Diesel at up to NOK 29.69. The difference for a single fill-up exceeds NOK 300
Fuel prices in Norway have risen sharply, but an even bigger problem is the difference between stations. At the beginning of September, a litre of diesel cost from around NOK 23 to nearly NOK 30. When filling up 50 litres, the difference on the bill exceeds NOK 300.
At the beginning of September, the difference between low and high diesel prices in Norway exceeded NOK 6 per litre.
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In brief
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<li>The average diesel price rose from NOK 21.73 to NOK 26.51 per litre.<\/li>
<li>Diesel cost between NOK 23.29 and NOK 29.69 per litre.<\/li>
<li>When filling up 50 litres, the difference can be around NOK 320.<\/li>
<li>It is worth comparing prices at several stations before filling up.<\/li>
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Drivers who filled up as late as the end of August may have been quite surprised a few days later. According to data from Drivstoffappen, the average diesel price rose from NOK 21.73 per litre in the last week of August to NOK 26.51 between 1 and 8 September.
At the same time, the price of 95-octane petrol rose from NOK 19.91 to NOK 25.24 per litre.
NOK 23 at one station, nearly NOK 30 at another
However, the average does not show the full picture.
From 1 to 9 September, diesel cost between NOK 23.29 and NOK 29.69 per litre, excluding the most extreme readings. For 95-octane petrol, prices ranged from NOK 21.79 to NOK 28.48.
For diesel, this means a difference of more than NOK 6 on every litre.
Filling up 50 litres at NOK 23.29 costs around NOK 1,165. At a price of NOK 29.69, you have to pay around NOK 1,485 for the same amount of fuel.
Difference: around NOK 320 for a single fill-up.
NOK 23–24 for diesel? That is a good price today
Looking at prices at the beginning of September, diesel at around NOK 23–24 per litre is already a good deal.
At NOK 25–26, the price is closer to the level seen most often recently. When the price sign shows NOK 28, 29 or even 30, it is a good idea to check how much fuel costs at other stations nearby.
You do not always have to fill the tank right away either. When the price is exceptionally high, some drivers add only as much fuel as they need for the next few days and wait for the next price change.
Prices can change quickly
The differences occur not only between individual chains and towns. The price at the same station can also change during the day.
With a tank holding 50–60 litres, even a difference of NOK 2–3 per litre already amounts to NOK 100–180.
That is why, at current price levels, checking a few stations before filling up may make more sense than it did just a few weeks ago.
And how much does fuel cost where you are today? Leave a comment with your town, diesel or petrol, and the price per litre.
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