Petrol in Belgium went up to record levels

In connection with the riots in Libya and the general unstable situation in North Africa, fuel prices in Belgium reached a record high of 1.63 euros per liter of 95 octane gasoline and 1.45 Euros - for diesel Thus, gasoline set an absolute record in the history of the kingdom, while diesel is getting closer to the record of crisis in 2008 - 1,47 euro, ITAR-TASS. Following the motor fuel have started to rise in prices for heating oil, and in the future expected price hike of electricity and gas. At present, the cheapest fuel in Western Europe is sold at filling stations of Luxembourg, which is achieved by the most preferential tax treatment. At present, the cost of a liter 95-octane gasoline there is 1.28 euros and diesel - 1,2 euro. Earlier, Minister for International Development, Alan Duncan suggested that the price of gasoline in his country could increase by up to two pounds per liter due to instability in the Middle East. At the same time, he said, in the worst case - if the terrorists attacked oil tankers or the Saudi reserves - oil prices could reach 200-250 dollars per barrel. Recall, from 15 February in Libya's provinces held protests to demand removal of the Muammar Gaddafi, ruling the country for over 40 years. Oil supplies from Libya to cancel the background of increasing tension in the country, falling oil production, the impact of international sanctions and the rising costs of trucking.