Diesel price at record high in Finland
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According to Statistics Finland, the average retail price of diesel on Friday exceeded the previous record, which was set in June 2022. The price of diesel fuel is therefore now higher than ever before in Finland. The rise in prices is driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
The price of diesel is important to many Finns, as it affects many things. Many transport companies, farms and construction companies use diesel in their work. Drivers of passenger cars that run on diesel also now pay more for refuelling than before. When the price of fuel rises, the transport of goods can also become more expensive.
Statistics Finland's data show that the rise in prices has been rapid. The situation has raised concern both among businesses and among consumers. Experts are closely monitoring the situation, as the development of fuel prices depends both on international markets and on how the situation in the Middle East evolves.
So far, it is not known how long the high prices will last. Consumers are advised to compare prices at petrol stations and to plan their journeys carefully. Statistics Finland publishes new price data regularly, so they will show whether the price increase continues.
Sources: Daily Finland
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