Gasoline price continues to drop and is already at February levels

The price of both fuels remained the same, according to data released this Thursday by the European Union (EU) Petroleum Bulletin, which includes the average price registered at more than 11,400 Spanish service stations from 16 to 22 August. below the 2 euro limit liters even without public bonuses.

With these values, the cost of gasoline decreases by 0.7% in the last seven days after registration. ninth consecutive declinediesel is 0.6% more expensive than a week ago after posting its first increase since late June.

Thus petrol marks its lowest price since mid-February, when it was paid at 1,575 euros per liter in the last seven days, while diesel has not cost little since the second week of April, although it has risen a bit. 1,613 euros. Both fuels are available Below the prices recorded at the end of MarchWhen the government establishes a bonus of 20 cents per liter for all consumers.

Also, excluding the mandatory discount set by the Government, gasoline costs 2 euros per liter, with an average price of 1,786 euros; diesel marks 1,816 euros.

Mainly behind the high levels that gasoline and diesel continue to record since the beginning of the year. price increase Oila trend that has recently reversed and is gradually being reflected in the final price of fuel.

In order to soften the impact of the increase in gasoline and diesel prices on citizens, the Government extended the deadline until the end of the year. 20 cents bonus per liter of fuel for all consumers.

Despite the historically high values, the price of both fuels in Spain remains – after the discount is applied. below the European averageAccording to EU statistics, it stands at 1,766 euros per liter for gasoline and 1,827 euros for diesel.