The week starts with bad news for drivers. Increases in the fuel network are back. While international prices were still slightly higher on Friday, upward movements were recorded in recommended petrol and diesel prices for some operators over the weekend (Eni +1 cent for both fuels. The same movement for Q8, Ip increased by 0.5 cent per adjusted). liter). National averages of applied prices are currently showing only minor adjustments, but it is not a good sign.
In detail, based on Quotidiano Energia’s processing of data transmitted by administrators to the Mimit Price Observatory and updated at 8 am yesterday, January 14, the average price of gasoline in self-service mode is 1,774 euros/litre (1,773 in the previous survey) between 1,762 and 1,784 euros/litre with changing companies (1,767 without logos). The average price charged for self-service diesel is 1,732 euros per liter (compared to 1,731), while for different brands it varies between 1,721 and 1,740 euros per liter (1,724 without logo). While the average price for gasoline service is fixed at 1,916 Euros per liter, prices for color systems vary between 1,851 and 1,987 Euros per liter (1,824 without a logo). The average diesel serviced is 1,873 euros/litre (previously 1,874), while average prices at company outlets range from 1,811 to 1,944 euros/litre (1,780 without logo). Average prices for LPG range from 0.722 to 0.739 euro/litre (0.708 without logo). Finally, average methane prices for cars range from 1,406 to 1,539 (no logo 1,422).
“A liter of gasoline can reach 1,950 euros”
Calculating increases of over 400 euros a day, Assoutenti says recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East “risk a direct repercussion on Italian consumers through a series of price and tariff increases that could affect various sectors and cost families hundreds of euros.” per family per year. First of all, gasoline and bills are at risk.
Due to the crisis in the Suez Canal, increases are expected in all import-related products. “This is a strategic route for Italy, where 40% of our import-export by sea reaches a total of 154 billion euros,” says Gabriele Melluso, president of the association. Due to military tensions, many ships passing through the Red Sea are forced to change route, resulting in “a strong increase in shipping costs and heavy delays in deliveries.” Everything affects the final prices.
The same goes for tankers carrying black gold, and therefore there is a risk that oil prices will rise again. Estimates suggest a hypothetical 10 percent increase in public price lists requested by distributors. The average price of green fuel could rise to 1,950 euros per liter, “+213 euros per family just for fuel supply”. A scenario everyone hopes to avoid
Source: Today IT
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