The European press out the statistics on fuel prices. In a large Danish publication Berlingske reported that, that the price per liter of 95-octane gasoline for the first time fell to four years 9 CZK per liter (about 99 rubles). At the same time, the Danish fuel union writes, that against the background of falling oil prices and a decrease in demand for motor fuel due to coronavirus, the price of 95th gasoline may fall below for the first time in a long time 8 KRONE (below 88 rubles).
As seen, Danish gasoline prices are about twice as high as Russian ones, however, here you need to keep a comparative account of the standard of living.
World Bank estimates, the level of GDP per capita in Denmark corresponds to 15 place in the world and is about 56 one thousand dollars, Russia - 58th 26-27 thousand. dollars. In other words, based on these indicators, then for the population of Denmark and Russia the prices for motor fuel are practically the same. But the main difference is, that in Denmark and most other EU countries gasoline prices have been going down in recent weeks, but in our country, Unfortunately, either grow, or at least remain at the same level.
I.e, gasoline prices went down, but not in Russia.
On the eve of President Vladimir Putin during a government meeting expressed "bewilderment" about, why fuel prices in the Russian Federation are growing with falling oil prices.
The president:
The price of the 92nd gasoline increased by more than 10 percent. This is significantly higher than the inflation rate.
The President was traditionally promised “sort out”…
Today a barrel of "black gold" Brent crude dropped below 29 dollars. Against this background, the dollar jumped to 77 rubles. On 10:30 Moscow time oil traded at 28,3 dollars per barrel.
Meanwhile, gasoline prices are going down practically throughout Europe.: from Belgium to Italy. Falling gasoline prices – and in those EU countries, where have not switched to euro yet. This is due not only to oil prices, but also with the COVID-19 pandemic.
