In Seoul, gasoline and diesel prices per liter (L) are still in the 2,000-won range for transaction. The nationwide diesel price is also on the verge of 2,000 won.
According to the Oil Price Information System Opinet on the 21st, as of 9 a.m. the average gasoline price in Seoul was 2,038.89 won, up 2.44 won from 2 a.m. The average diesel price in Seoul was 2,025.4 won.
The nationwide average gasoline price was 2,003.53 won, being sold at a price up 0.69 won from early morning. The nationwide diesel price was 1,997.16 won, steadily rising toward 2,000 won per liter.
Meanwhile, as of the 20th, the previous day, the nationwide average retail price for gasoline was 2,002.84 won and the price for diesel was 1,996.55 won. In Seoul, which has the highest fuel prices in the country, the retail prices for gasoline and diesel as of the 20th were 2,036.45 won and 2,022.19 won, respectively.