Energy crisis: Rising fuel prices and geopolitical tension impact Greece

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Rising international oil prices and geopolitical instability in the Middle East are driving a significant energy crisis in Greece and Europe. Brent crude has surged past $107 per barrel, with some analysts warning it could reach $120. In Greece, the average price of unleaded gasoline reached €2.12 per liter on September 10, while diesel averaged €2.077 per liter. Industry representatives warn that petrol could hit €2 per liter during the winter, and heating oil costs may rise by 70% compared to last season.

The Greek government, through Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou, has announced it is monitoring developments and is prepared to intervene with support measures for consumers if prices do not stabilize. This includes potential subsidies for heating oil and motor fuels.

In the broader European context, natural gas storage levels are at their lowest since 2009, creating vulnerability ahead of the winter season. Additionally, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project is moving forward with the participation of Meridian, with the Greek government stating it will not seek permission from Turkey for its implementation, citing international maritime law.

Entities

Attica Association of Fuel Station Owners and Traders · Brent crude · Deutsche Bank · European Central Bank · GSSEE · Great Sea Interconnector · Greece · Greek government · Meridian · Nikos Papageorgiou · Stavros Papastavrou · Wood Mackenzie

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[● 5 SOURCES] The average price of unleaded petrol in Greece has exceeded €2.11 per litre. tempo24.news · thefaq.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · www.agriniosite.gr · myportal.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Heating oil prices could rise by 70% compared to the previous season. www.milletnews.com · thefaq.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices have surpassed $108 per barrel. www.zarpanews.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.energymag.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek government is monitoring fuel prices and will intervene if necessary to protect consumers. www.energygame.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.ertnews.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Greece will not seek permission from Turkey for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project. www.energygame.gr · www.businessdaily.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Petrol prices in Greece could reach €2 per litre during the winter. www.milletnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Energy prices will determine the future trajectory of ECB interest rates. www.insider.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The government is considering extending diesel subsidies and increasing heating oil support. tempo24.news · www.businessdaily.gr · www.parapolitika.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Greece will not seek permission from Turkey for the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project. www.energygame.gr · www.businessdaily.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Industry representatives warn that petrol prices in Greece could reach €2 per litre during the winter. www.milletnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The diesel subsidy in Greece has been extended through September. www.lesvospen.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The average price of unleaded gasoline in Greece was 2.120 euros per liter on September 10. www.lesvospen.gr · www.agriniosite.gr