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Belgium fuel price volatility and rising energy costs

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Following the volatility of July and August 2026, Belgian fuel prices rose again in early September. Gasoline (E10) increased by 9 cents per liter, while diesel rose by 14 cents. Some stations reported gasoline prices exceeding the 2-euro mark, reaching a maximum of €2.058 per liter. Vincent Orts, spokesperson for the Belgian Federation of Fuel Traders (Brafco), noted that geopolitical factors, including potential US policy decisions regarding Iran, could influence future fluctuations. Heating costs also saw adjustments in September. As of September 9, the official maximum price for H0/H7 heating oil (mazout) was set at €1.4658 per liter for orders of 2,000 liters or more, and €1.5063 per liter for smaller orders. Maintenance estimates for 2026 indicate that servicing oil-fired boilers typically costs between €150 and €250 excluding VAT, which is higher than the €150 to €200 range for gas boilers. Oil boilers also incur higher long-term costs due to the requirement for annual maintenance, whereas gas boilers generally require servicing every two years. By late September, diesel prices reached a new record ~~high as part of a broader upward trend in energy costs. Gasoline~~ high, and gasoline 95 reached 2.05 euros per liter, ~~marking~~ a 42-cent increase over the previous six months. Heating oil for orders under 2,000 liters rose by 75 cents per liter. Domestic energy costs also climbed, with electricity increasing by 5 cents per kWh, natural gas by 3 cents, and pellets by 1.15 euros per 15kg bag since March. ~~Experts suggest a domino effect~~ By late September, broader European energy trends began impacting the region. Gas prices surged, influenced by the Dutch TTF index which rose nearly 93% following Middle East tensions. In Belgium, regulatory shifts are targeting long-term natural gas use. A draft decree in Flanders would require Fluvius to identify areas where ~~rising fuel and~~ gas ~~prices increase production and transportation~~ networks might be decommissioned, particularly in regions with district heating or high heat pump usage, potentially affecting 2.4 million Flemish households. Long-term projections suggest that by 2029, natural gas could cost €77 more per year, while electricity costs ~~for suppliers.~~ may decrease by €42 due to excise tax adjustments.

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