KSH: Fuel prices in Hungary are below average
The National Economy Ministry has announced that prices at the pump in Hungary were under the average amongst neighboring countries in May.
Data compiled from the EU weekly Oil Bulletin by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show that the price of petrol in Hungary averaged HUF 584/litre during the month of May, HUF 5 under the average in neighboring countries.
The average price of diesel was also HUF 584, HUF 4 under the average in neighbouring countries.
Hungary's government earlier said it would intervene if motor fuel prices exceeded the average in neighboring countries.
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KSH: Fuel prices in Hungary are below average
The National Economy Ministry has announced that prices at the pump in Hungary were under the average amongst neighboring countries in May. Data compiled from the EU weekly Oil Bulletin by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show that the price of petrol in Hungary averaged HUF 584/litre during the month of May, HUF 5 under the average in neighboring countries. The average price of diesel was also HUF 584, HUF 4 under the average in neighbouring countries. Hungary's government earlier said it would intervene if motor fuel prices exceeded the average in neighboring countries.
