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Petrol price now also above 2 euros per liter in Belgium

Petrol price now also above 2 euros per liter in Belgium

The maximum gasoline price in Belgium rose above 2 euros per liter on Wednesday, marking the first time prices have crossed this threshold since July 2022.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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