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Fuel prices above two euros despite new relief

Diesel prices are set to fall by 2.5 cents and petrol by 3 cents starting Monday, October 5, due to a government adjustment of the ISP tax. Despite this, prices will remain above 2 euros per litre, with estimated averages around 2.153 euros for diesel and 2.065 euros for petrol.

Why it mattersIf you drive, you will pay slightly less at the pump from Monday, though fuel costs remain high at over 2 euros per litre.

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