Fuel prices continue to drop following the series of price hikes in September. According to the National Agency for Energy Regulation, on Thursday, the standard diesel will become cheaper by 41 bani per liter, and gasoline with an octane number of 95, by 9 bani, reports IPN.
Therefore, a liter of standard diesel will be sold at the pump on Thursday for 36.28 lei per liter, and COR 95 gasoline for 34.22 lei per liter.
On Wednesday, fuel prices saw their first drop after about a month of continuous increases that had pushed them to historic highs: 36.84 lei per liter for diesel and 34.35 lei per liter for RON 95 gasoline. ANRE had previously attributed the series of price hikes to rising international quotes for petroleum products, driven by tensions in the Middle East and risks regarding global fuel supplies.
On international markets, oil prices are showing mixed trends. Brent oil is trading at 102.87 dollars per barrel, up by 0.27%, while American WTI oil is quoted at 89.65 dollars per barrel, 0.30% below the previous level.