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Diesel price drop wiped out by market surge

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Diesel prices have risen significantly, erasing the benefit of a temporary three-kronor tax cut that began July 1.
  • The price increase is linked to geopolitical events, including new attacks on oil tankers.
  • Diesel now costs approximately 20.59 kronor per liter, while gasoline has risen by 1.80 kronor.

The price of diesel fuel has surged, completely negating the impact of the Swedish government's temporary three-kronor per liter tax reduction. The cut, implemented on July 1, was intended to provide relief, but the market has since seen a substantial increase.

This dramatic price escalation is attributed to the volatile situation in the Middle East, particularly recent attacks on oil tankers. Since the tax cut took effect, the price of diesel has climbed by 4.30 kronor per liter. As of Friday, diesel is selling for approximately 20.59 kronor per liter, based on the listed corporate prices from fuel companies.

Gasoline prices have also seen an increase, though less pronounced. Since July 1, gasoline has risen by 1.80 kronor per liter. For corporate customers, the price is now around 16.19 kronor per liter ahead of the weekend's travel. Typically, corporate prices for fossil fuels are about 30 öre per liter higher than prices for households.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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