Ukrainian gas station chains have doubled their fuel sales margins, although their costs have remained unchanged. According to experts, the price of fuel at the border fluctuates around 45 hryvnias per liter, but at gas stations it reaches 60 hryvnias.
“Previously, 5 hryvnias was added to the 45 hryvnias price for logistics, gas station costs, and another 5 hryvnias were the profit of gas station chains. The retail price was 55 hryvnias. Roughly speaking, the margin is 10%. And now, with a gas station price of 60 hryvnias, the margin has doubled, although the costs have not changed,” explains Oleksandr Sirenko.
Energy expert Gennady Ryabtsev points out that fuel prices remain at the same level, not decreasing even after the fall in the price of oil on the market. According to him, gas station chains may look for reasons to further increase retail prices even without justification.
New rules for drivers in Ukraine and Poland
Ukrainian drivers should pay attention to age restrictions and mental health tests when renewing their licenses. In addition, Poland is noting important changes regarding the exchange of Ukrainian licenses for Polish ones for citizens who have been in the country for more than 180 days.
According to experts, Ukrainian gas station chains have increased their fuel sales margins without reducing prices for consumers. This may indicate a possible increase in fuel prices in the future, which will affect the cost of living of citizens. Meanwhile, new rules for drivers in Ukraine and Poland also require drivers to be careful when obtaining or exchanging licenses. These changes are important for ensuring road safety and legal requirements in European countries.
