Middle East conflict pushes Dutch diesel prices to €2.68 per liter

Diesel prices in the Netherlands are approaching 2.70 euros per liter as the ongoing war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global oil markets, consumer collective UnitedConsumers reported Saturday.

The average recommended price for diesel now stands at 2.679 euros per liter, nearly two cents higher than on Friday. BP has set its recommended price at 2.699 euros per liter, while Shell’s price is slightly lower at 2.689 euros per liter.

Since the outbreak of the conflict, diesel prices have risen by nearly 60 cents per liter.

Gasoline prices have also increased sharply. The average recommended price for Euro95 gasoline is 2.573 euros per liter, almost 30 cents higher than at the end of February.

The spike in fuel prices is mainly the result of Iranian attacks on energy facilities and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which have driven up global oil prices. Motorists usually encounter the recommended prices at higher-cost stations, like those along highways, while other stations may charge tens of cents less per liter.