Fuel prices in Europe reached high values this week, with sixty litres costing more than 130 euros at a mainland petrol station. 95 octane gasoline settled at 2.115 euros per litre and diesel at 2.188 euros. Many consumers are outraged by this situation.
However, the article argues that this outrage is misdirected. This week's increase was an international phenomenon, with rises of 8.5 cents for gasoline and 11 cents for diesel in just seven days.
These increases were driven by external factors, specifically by the Brent price and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, not by local decisions.
The text suggests that oil companies are not responsible for this situation, arguing that one must be fair in analysis in order to properly understand the problems.




