Fuel prices in the Baltic countries changed differently last week: in Riga and Tallinn, fuel became more expensive, while in Vilnius there was a decrease in prices. The sharpest increase was recorded in Estonia.
According to data compiled by the LETA agency, by the end of the working week, the most expensive gasoline among the Baltic capitals was in Tallinn. Riga took second place, while the lowest gasoline prices remained in Vilnius.
In Riga, at the "Circle K" gas station on Krasta Street, the price of 95 octane gasoline increased by 1.7% over the week, reaching €1.844 per liter. The price of diesel fuel rose by 1.5%, reaching €1.984 per liter.
In Vilnius, on the other hand, prices slightly decreased. The price of 95 octane gasoline at the "Circle K" gas station on Savanorių Avenue fell by 0.8% to €1.819 per liter, while diesel decreased by 1.5% to €1.999 per liter.
The most noticeable jump occurred in Tallinn. There, the price of 95 octane gasoline increased by 11.2% over the week, reaching €1.879 per liter. Diesel rose by 8.8% to €1.969 per liter.
Despite the sharp rise in gasoline prices, diesel in Tallinn remains cheaper than in Riga and Vilnius.
The price of autogas also changed. In Riga, it increased by 2.8% to €1.085 per liter. Meanwhile, in Tallinn and Vilnius, prices decreased to €0.969 and €0.919 per liter, respectively.
Price fluctuations are occurring against the backdrop of an unstable situation in the global oil market and tensions in the Middle East, which in recent weeks have affected fuel prices across Europe.
