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Fuel prices drop in Eskilstuna after Iran-US ceasefire

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Fuel prices drop in Eskilstuna after Iran-US ceasefire
Key Points
  • Fuel prices in Eskilstuna have dropped due to the Iran-US ceasefire.
  • A local farmer reports gasoline was previously around 15 kronor per liter but is now higher.
  • The price decrease is viewed with skepticism by some residents.

Fuel prices have decreased in Eskilstuna, Sweden, as a direct result of the ceasefire between Iran and the US. The drop was noticeable at gas stations on Wednesday. Ulf Andersson, a farmer, noted that gasoline previously cost around 15 kronor per liter, but prices are now significantly higher, though they have recently started to fall slightly after the ceasefire took effect overnight into Wednesday.

He expressed skepticism about the reductions, suggesting it might be a ploy because old diesel is in the tanks. For Andersson and others dependent on fuel for work, this impacts daily costs.

gasoline previously cost around 15 kronor per liter, but prices are now significantly higher, though they have recently started to fall slightly after the ceasefire took effect overnight into Wednesday

Ulf Andersson, farmer

it might be a ploy because old diesel is in the tanks

Ulf Andersson, farmer

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