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Increase in diesel price: currently €2.178 per liter on the highway

Diesel prices continue to rise, reaching €2.178 per liter, while gasoline stands at €2.074.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The price of diesel has increased, reaching €2.178 per liter on the highway, up from €2.173 yesterday. This update is reported by ANSA.

According to statements from Marsiglia of FederPetroli, there is a risk of a further spike in diesel prices to €3 per liter in the coming months, especially if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains unstable.

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