Refuelling continues to be one of the expenses that weigh most heavily on citizens’ pockets, especially in the final stretch of August. This Thursday 27th, the cheapest petrol stations in Zaragoza allow you to find important differences depending on the type of fuel, just when the price of diesel is once again at the centre of the debate due to its sharp increase in price in recent weeks.
The cheapest option for 95 E5 petrol is found this Thursday at Family Energy, with a price of 1.519 euros per litre. This same chain also offers the lowest price for 98 E5 petrol, at 1.599 euros, and for Premium diesel, which stands at 1.779 euros per litre. In the case of diesel A, the cheapest alternative is Plenergy, with a price of 1.697 euros per litre.
DIESEL WILL HAVE A REDUCTION OF 20 CENTS IN SEPTEMBER
The price of diesel has experienced a sharp escalation in recent weeks. According to data released by Facua on 13 August, the average price of diesel then reached 1.829 euros per litre at petrol stations on the Peninsula, some 26 cents more than the 1.569 euros recorded on 13 July.
This increase has caused the government to activate the safeguard clause provided for in the measures approved to deal with the economic consequences of the war in Iran. The CPI for diesel increased by 15.7% year-on-year in July, exceeding the 15% threshold set to automatically reinforce aid. As a result, the tax reduction on diesel will be 20 cents per litre in September, instead of the 5 cents initially planned.
Petral, however, will follow a different path. Its year-on-year increase was 7.3%, below the established limit, so it will maintain a reduction of 5 cents per liter during September. The initial calendar contemplated a progressive withdrawal of the aid, with discounts of 15 cents in July, 10 in August and 5 in September.
FACUA ASKS TO INTERVENE IN PRICES
Facua-Consumers in Action has criticised the Executive’s decision and considers that a tax reduction does not guarantee that the discount will end up reaching the consumer in its entirety. The organisation maintains that in previous bonuses some service stations increased their margins and calls on the Government to control or limit prices.
The association describes this type of measure as a possible «fiscal make-up» and defends intervening directly on prices in the face of the sharp rise in fuel prices.
