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Petrol price breaks record again on Monday after slight increase

The recommended price for a liter of gasoline in the Netherlands hit a new record of 2.730 euros on Monday. This increase is attributed to rising global oil prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

The recommended retail price for gasoline in the Netherlands reached a new record high this Monday. According to data from the consumer platform UnitedConsumers, the price rose by 0.1 cent to 2.730 euros per liter, surpassing the previous record set just two days earlier. This upward trend in fuel costs is driven by rising global oil prices, which have been fueled by increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically following the rejection of an Iranian ceasefire proposal.

While gasoline prices have seen a slight increase, the outlook for diesel appears different, as its recommended price decreased slightly to 2.785 euros per liter. The national average gasoline price typically reflects values observed at major fuel stations located along highways, representing a calculation based on five large oil companies. The current market volatility continues to exert pressure on fuel costs for consumers across the country as the industry responds to international instability.

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