Fuel prices increased across all three Baltic capitals during the working week, according to data compiled by the agency LETA. At the close of the week, Riga recorded the highest price for 95-octane gasoline, followed by Vilnius and Tallinn. Meanwhile, diesel prices were highest in Vilnius, followed by Riga, and lowest in Tallinn.
In Riga, at the Circle K fuel station located on Krasta Street, the price of 95-octane gasoline increased by 2,7% over the week to reach 1.894 euros per liter on Friday. Diesel prices in Riga climbed by 6,6% over the same period, reaching 1.944 euros per liter. Autogas prices in the capital of Latvia bucked the upward trend for liquid fuels, decreasing by 4% compared to the previous week to 0.955 euros per liter.
Did You Know? Among the three Baltic capitals, the highest diesel price recorded at the end of the working week was 1.979 euros per liter at a Vilnius fuel station, while the lowest diesel price was found in Tallinn at 1.789 euros per liter.
Fuel Price Breakdown in Vilnius and Tallinn
In Vilnius, at the Circle K fuel station on Savanorių Avenue, 95-octane gasoline was priced at 1.739 euros per liter on Friday, representing a 0,6% increase from the previous week. Diesel prices in the Lithuanian capital grew by 4,8% to hit 1.979 euros per liter by the end of the work week. Autogas prices in Vilnius remained completely stable, holding firm at 0.759 euros per liter on Friday.
In Tallinn, Circle K stations registered a sharper upward movement in liquid fuel costs by Friday. The price of 95-octane gasoline rose by 9,5% to 1.729 euros per liter, while diesel recorded the most substantial weekly jump among the capitals, surging 21% to 1.789 euros per liter. Autogas in Tallinn experienced a minimal increase of 0,2%, settling at 0.978 euros per liter at the week’s close.
Market Implications and Outlook
While diesel in Tallinn saw a dramatic 21% weekly surge, other cities experienced much more moderate adjustments for the same fuel grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Baltic capital recorded the highest price for 95-octane gasoline at the end of the working week?
According to data compiled by the agency LETA, Riga recorded the highest price for 95-octane gasoline, followed by Vilnius and Tallinn.
Where was diesel fuel the most expensive?
Diesel was most expensive in Vilnius, followed by Riga, while the lowest price at the end of the working week was recorded in Tallinn.
How did autogas prices perform across the three cities?
Autogas prices varied by location: in Riga, the price decreased by 4% to 0.955 euros per liter; in Vilnius, the price remained stable at 0.759 euros per liter; and in Tallinn, the price increased by 0,2% to 0.978 euros per liter.
How do you plan to adjust your weekly travel or refueling habits in response to these recent price shifts across the Baltic capitals?
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