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Petrol price hits new record and is now as expensive as diesel

Gasoline prices in the Netherlands hit a record high of 2.732 euros per liter on Saturday, matching the cost of diesel. This increase is driven by supply chain disruptions resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

The price of gasoline in the Netherlands reached a new record high this Saturday, aligning with the current cost of diesel. Data from the consumer platform UnitedConsumers indicates that the recommended retail price for Euro95 increased to 2.732 euros per liter, surpassing the previous record of 2.730 euros set in late September. Diesel prices remained stable at 2.732 euros per liter, reflecting the recent upward trend in fuel costs across the country.

This steady rise in prices is primarily attributed to ongoing market disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. UnitedConsumers monitors the recommended prices set by major oil companies to calculate daily averages. While these figures represent the suggested rates typically found at premium locations like highway filling stations, actual prices at local pumps may vary. Consumers are reminded that these figures serve as a benchmark rather than the fixed price for every station in the nation.

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