The weekly average prices of gasoline and diesel at domestic gas stations rose for the sixth straight week.
According to Opinet, the oil price information system of the Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC), the nationwide average retail price of gasoline at gas stations in the first week of May (3-7) was 2.011.2 won per liter (L), up 2.6 won from the previous week.
Seoul, with the highest prices, was tallied at 2,051 won per liter, up 3.0 won from the previous week.
By brand, SK Energy gas stations had the highest average price at 2,016.8 won, while thrifty gas stations were the lowest at 1,993.6 won.
The average retail price of diesel recorded 2,005.4 won, up 2.6 won from the previous week.
The government again froze the fifth oil price ceiling applied on the 8th. Accordingly, gasoline remains at 1,934 won per liter, diesel at 1,923 won, and kerosene at 1,530 won.