As international oil prices surged due to the war fallout among the United States, Israel, and Iran, the national average price of gasoline at gas stations topped 2,000 won. It is the first time in 3 years and 9 months since the Russia-Ukraine war.
According to the Oil Price Information System Opinet on the 17th, as of 7 p.m. that day, the national average gasoline price at gas stations rose 0.94 won per liter (L), breaking through 2,000 won.
It has been about 3 years and 9 months since the national average gasoline price was in the 2,000-won range, after July 20, 2022 (2,002.2 won), when high oil prices persisted due to the fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war.
At the same time, the national average diesel price at gas stations was 1.09 won higher than the previous day at 1,994.21 won.
By region, Seoul's gasoline price rose 1.88 won from the previous transaction day to 2,030.6 won, maintaining the highest level nationwide. Seoul's gasoline price has continued to rise daily since surpassing 2,000 won on the 7th.
International oil prices have continued an upward trend since the clash between the United States and Iran. The previous day, uncertainties in negotiations came to the fore, and the international gasoline price rose $1.9 per barrel to $120.9.