Fuel prices rose significantly in July
Fuel prices have taken a clear turn upward in Finland. According to recent statistics, the prices of gasoline and diesel were significantly higher in July than a year earlier.
The price of diesel fuel rose by 25.1 percent in July compared to the previous year. The price of gasoline has also increased, with the price of 95-octane gasoline rising by 18 percent from a year ago.
According to the statistics, the average price of diesel and 95-octane gasoline was 2.1 euros per liter in July. The price includes all taxes, which have a significant impact on the final price paid by consumers.
The rise in fuel prices directly affects the everyday life and travel costs of many Finns. Motorists and the transport sector, in particular, are feeling the effects of the price increases in their wallets.
Price trends are being monitored closely, as the price of fuel also has a broad impact on the prices of other products and services through transportation costs.