Diesel prices in the Czech Republic rise by CZK 5.79 in a week to CZK 40.89 per litre

The price of diesel in the Czech Republic rose by 5.79 crowns over the past week to an average of 40.89 CZK per litre. In the last day alone it increased by 60 hellers. Compared with the end of February, when the war in the Middle East began and global oil prices rose as a result, the average price of diesel at Czech filling stations is now 7.79 CZK higher. This follows from data by the company CCS, which monitors fuel prices.

The price of the most commonly sold petrol, Natural 95, increased somewhat less. Petrol is currently sold at an average of 37.18 CZK per litre. A week ago it was 2.50 CZK cheaper, and at the end of February it was 3.57 CZK cheaper.

Compared with the situation a year ago, petrol in the Czech Republic is now 1.64 CZK per litre more expensive, while diesel costs 5.89 CZK more per litre.

On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out an airstrike on Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said the attack was intended to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.