Fuels: Gasoline price hike rally – Exceeds 2 euros/liter in Attica as well, fears for Easter – Newsbomb – News

According to representatives of the sector, traffic at gas stations has dropped by up to 15%, as its price varies in urban centers at 2 euros per liter and on the islands at 2.30 euros.

He spoke about the matter at Newsbomb.gr the president of Attica Petrol Dealers Maria Zaga, mentioning among other things that when there are war conflicts, the energy sector is greatly affected.

“Gasoline is increasing, oil is stable while there is also a small drop so far today. The average price in Attica and Thessaloniki for gasoline is 1.96 to 2 euros per liter which means that we can find it for more than 2 euros. It is also not possible when the wholesale price is over 1.85 euros to find gas stations that sell 1.80 euros and 1.85,” says Ms. Zaga.

He adds: “The increase has been going on for a long time. There was a bang with the war in Iran. With Israel’s counter-attack there was a spurt again but it quickly de-escalated. When there are war conflicts, the energy sector is greatly affected. Characteristic is the fact that since the war in Ukraine began, all balances have been overturned. And don’t forget that we have OPEC which until the end of June has reduced in order to keep prices high. They are games.”

Regarding Easter, Ms. Zaga noted that “I don’t want to make predictions, we’ll see at what prices we buy these days.”

Finally, regarding the islands, he informed us that: “prices have gone above 2 euros and reach 2.40 euros per liter. The most expensive are the Dodecanese and the Cyclades.”

Ticket prices are skyrocketing

Time is counting down for the Easter with the large share of people preparing for trips out of town or for… Easter in the village.

Whichever mode of transport they choose, they will have to put their hands deep in their pockets as both fuel and bus tickets and coasters have grown rapidly.

More specifically, for those who choose their car to travel, the price of unleaded and increases in toll prices have greatly increased the cost of travel. In fact, for a trip to Thessaloniki with a return, a family of four will need to spend around 215 euros for fuel and tolls if they have a medium consumption car, while for a trip to Ioannina the cost will be close to 205 euros.

According to the latest data from the Observatory of Liquid Fuel Prices, the average price of unleaded oil reaches 1,972 euros per liter, while in other prefectures such as Zakynthos, Evrytania, Kefalonia, Heraklion, Corfu, the Cyclades, Lefkada, Samos and Fokida, its price exceeded 2 euros per liter.

On the other hand, the situation is not particularly different for those who travel by boat or bus. Compared to last year, those who choose this means of transportation pay 9% more for KTEL tickets.

However, this means is probably more beneficial to those traveling long distances and alone, as traveling for four people can cost more than by car. For example, a trip from Athens to Serres by KTEL costs 300 euros, while by car the cost reaches 248 euros.

Increases stemming from the inclusion of shipping in the European emissions trading system are forcing consumers to shoulder the burden of the “green transition” by paying more expensive tickets. For example, four people who will choose the nearby Andros for Easter will pay 300 euros by car, while if they choose Syros the cost will reach 569 euros.