Gasoline and diesel become more expensive with war in the Middle East: OCU reveals the cheapest today

The Organização of Consumidores and Diesel rose 31%, equivalent to 44.8 cents per liter more, while gasoline rose 19%, with an increase of 28.2 cents per liter. Esses adjustments directly impact drivers and make the search for more economical positions essential.

The entity analyzed data from more than 12 thousand service stations and found that diesel already exceeds 2 euros per liter in 6% of major gas stations. Caso fuel will rise again by 3 cents in the next few days — as happened recently —, this proportion could reach 28% of the pumps in these networks.

Main flags with high prices

Among the networks with the highest percentage of stations above 2 euros on diesel, Petronor leads with 10% of its stations in this range. Logo behind appears Agla, Campsa, Moeve and Repsol, each with 8% of points of sale showing this high value.

For 95 gasoline, there are already at least ten stations that charge 2 euros or more per liter. The OCU observes that big brands start with higher base prices and apply adjustments that reduce their profit margins.

Low cost stations also recorded increases, but continue to offer more affordable prices thanks to lower operating costs. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive options has narrowed in recent weeks.

Difference between low cost and large chains

The price variation between the most economical low-cost gas stations and the most expensive major brands fell from 20% to 15% in a short period. Mesmo With this reduction, the potential savings remain significant: up to 24 cents per liter for diesel and 22 cents for gasoline.

Filling up a 50-liter tank in the most expensive networks costs around 11 euros more for diesel and 10 euros more for gasoline compared to the cheapest options. Esses values ​​reinforce the importance of comparing prices before refueling.

The OCU highlights that the online search tool continues to be the best ally for locating the most advantageous stations in each region.

How to find the cheapest gas stations

The organization provides a search engine on the official website where the user enters the desired postal code or address. It is possible to adjust the search radius in kilometers and select the desired type of fuel.

The system returns an ordered list of the most economical gas stations in the chosen area. The recommendation is to update the query frequently, as prices change daily depending on market volatility.

Facua also maintains a similar service through its website and app, allowing you to find the cheapest options anywhere in the country.

Updated flag ranking

There was movement in the ranking of the cheapest chains. Alcampo and Tamoil entered the top 5 and now share the position with Bonarea, GM Oil and Plenergy.

Among the most expensive on the national average, Valcarce, Repsol and Petronor stand out. Esses positions consider the average prices charged throughout Spain.

Stations linked to supermarket chains or independents maintain a competitive advantage by adopting more aggressive pricing strategies. Local competition helps to contain adjustments in some regions.

Effect of conflict on prices

The conflict in Oriente Médio generated instability in the global oil supply and increased the price of a barrel, which was quickly reflected in the prices charged at the pumps. Diesel suffered a greater impact than gasoline due to European dependence on imports and adjustments in regional stocks.

These factors explain the speed of the increases observed since the end of February. The OCU reinforces that constant price comparison is the main way to reduce the impact on drivers’ budgets.

Consumer protection entities update surveys regularly to maintain transparency in the fuel market.