
The Fuel Board set new wholesale and retail prices for oil, gasoline and gas on Wednesday. For the first time in several years, a significant price reduction was observed, while for the first time, gas was also included in the decision-making process.
The ceiling/maximum prices for wholesale and retail trade of by-products, after applying the methodology set out in Law No. 8450, dated 24.2.1999, as amended, are as follows:
Ceiling (max) prices for wholesale of products:
- 193 Lek/liter for diesel;
- 152 Lekë/liter for gasoline;
- 56 Lekë/liter for liquefied petroleum gas.
Ceiling (max) prices for retail sales of products:
- 205 Lekë/liter for diesel;
- 164 Lekë/liter for gasoline;
- 68 Lekë/liter for liquefied petroleum gas.
The effects of this decision have started today, at 14:00 and will be in force until the next Board meeting. For the first time, it was decided to set a minimum and maximum limit for gas trading due to abuse.
As is known, a relatively high number of citizens use gasoline/gas cars because this type of fuel is cheaper and consequently more economical, at a time when diesel and gasoline reached levels above 200 lek per liter.