Politicians accuse oil companies of shameless use of the current situation.
During the two months of Russia's war against Ukraine, diesel fuel in some European countries has risen by about a quarter, and gasoline prices have risen significantly. This was reported by DW.
The sharpest increase in diesel prices among all EU countries was recorded in Germany. The price of diesel fuel increased by 47 cents per liter.
In Sweden and Latvia – by 38 cents, from 1.66 euros to 2.04 euros per liter. In France, a liter of diesel fuel rose by 17 cents, in Italy – by 5 cents.
At the same time, gasoline prices also rose significantly.
The price per liter of Super 95 gasoline from February 21 to April 25 in Germany increased by 23 cents per liter, in Austria – by 24 cents.
Although in Hungary it fell by 6 cents, and in Italy – by 8 cents.
It is noted that politicians in Germany are already accusing oil companies of “raising prices” and “shamelessly using the current situation to fill the pockets of their shareholders.” In particular, Dietmar Barch, co-chairman of the Left Party faction in the Bundestag, called on the federal government to take countermeasures.
Recall The Biden administration has struggled to control oil prices after Russia's invasion of Ukraine destabilized energy markets and sparked domestic inflation. However, Western sanctions and a potential EU ban on Russian oil risk creating a rift that could exacerbate the market situation. Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners, primarily Russia, are suing for conspiracy to raise oil prices.
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Romania, Hungary. Operators already have contracted volumes on the territory of Western Europe and now the question of how to import them into the territory of Ukraine as soon as possible is being resolved.
