Fuel prices rise 31.4% in the EU in September

In September, fuel prices for individual transport in the EU rose by 31.4% year-on-year, according to Eurostat. This increase follows rises of 16.9% in July and 23.8% in August. Bulgaria, Estonia, and Lithuania saw price hikes exceeding 40%. Twelve other EU countries experienced increases above 30%, with Portugal at 30.3%. Hungary recorded the lowest increase at 6.9%. Compared to August, diesel prices in the EU rose by 5.9% and gasoline by 6.7%. The ongoing conflict in Iran has significantly disrupted maritime traffic, contributing to rising fuel prices.