Public Actions

Fuel prices rose for a second time this week on Friday. It has only been three days since fuel prices went up, with the last increase coming on Tuesday. Twenty liters of 95-octane gasoline now cost LL323,200, an increase of LL4,400 from Tuesday. Twenty liters of 98-octane gasoline cost LL334,400, an increase of LL4,600 from Tuesday. Diesel jumped by LL18,700 to reach LL357,600 per 20 liters, while household gas rose LL18,600 to reach LL312,100. George Brax, spokesperson for the gas station owners’ syndicate, said the price increase reflected a weakening of Lebanon’s currency, as international oil prices have not changed over the course of the week.