The government implemented significant changes to fuel pricing this week, reducing the excise tax on diesel and heating oil to 33 cents per liter – a level permitted under European regulations. Simultaneously, a temporary suspension of the environmental tax on all fuel and heating oil was enacted. This shift signifies that future fluctuations in fuel prices will primarily be determined by international market dynamics.
Forecasts predict a modest increase in petrol prices outside of motorways, anticipated to rise by only a few cents per liter, reaching approximately 1.59 euros. However, this estimate carries a degree of uncertainty due to the implementation of a new weekly pricing methodology and the prevailing market instability. Diesel and heating oil are expected to experience greater price adjustments, potentially increasing by up to 10 cents per liter.
Consequently, drivers could face a substantial cost increase when purchasing 50 liters of diesel, potentially adding four to five euros to the total price compared to current levels. These changes reflect a strategic move to manage fuel prices and acknowledge external market influences.
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