Fuel prices in Lithuania rise by more than 2 percent

Fuel prices in Lithuania saw an increase on Tuesday morning, according to data from the Lithuanian Energy Agency (LEA).

Average diesel prices rose by 2.49 percent to 2.26 euros per liter, with prices ranging from 2.10 euros at Baltic Petroleum in Kaunas to 2.35 euros at various Viada and Circle K stations.

Gasoline prices increased by 2.53 percent, reaching an average of 1.98 euros per liter. The lowest price recorded was 1.82 euros in Kaunas, while the highest was 2.05 euros at several stations including Viada, Circle K, Emsi, and Kenaoil in the Vilnius district.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices rose by 0.79 percent to an average of 0.91 euros per liter. Wholesale gasoline was priced at 1.76 euros and diesel at 2.10 euros on October 19. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil reached 109.6 US dollars per barrel on Monday.