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Fuel prices surge in Sweden amid rising oil costs

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Fuel prices surge in Sweden amid rising oil costs
Key Points
  • Diesel prices rose over 2 kronor per liter to 24-25 kronor in two days.
  • Since the Iran war began, diesel has increased by about 7 kronor, a 40% rise.
  • Gasoline prices have gone up by nearly 4 kronor to around 19 kronor per liter.

Fuel prices have risen sharply in Sweden, with diesel increasing by over 2 kronor per liter to 24-25 kronor in just two days, according to Svenska Dagbladet and Sydsvenskan. 50 kronor, based on fuel chain corporate prices that indicate what ordinary motorists pay. Gasoline prices have simultaneously increased by nearly 4 kronor to around 19 kronor per liter, depending on whether the station is unmanned or manned.

The soaring oil prices are reportedly impacting drivers' wallets. During the initial phase of the Ukraine war in 2022, diesel cost over 28 kronor and gasoline about 24 kronor at its peak.

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