Diesel prices rise record in France due to the crisis in the Middle East // AFP: the cost of diesel in France is a record €2.41 per liter

The cost of diesel fuel in France continues to rise due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The national average price of DT on the morning of September 20 reached a record €2.41 per liter, AFP estimated. For the calculation, the agency compared data on more than 8.7 thousand filling stations from the website of the Ministry of Economy of the country.

The cost of E-10 gasoline (similar to AI-95 with ethanol content) is €2.17 per liter. The price, as noted by AFP, remains at the level of 2022 for 10 days. SP-98 (similar to AI-98) rose to €2.28 per liter.

Energy prices are rising across Europe, following the intensification of the Houthi offensive in Yemen and the possible blocking of other sea lanes used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. On average, according to The Guardian, current gasoline prices in the EU are 24% higher than in the same period last year, for diesel – 38%.