The positive signs emanating from the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have helped to allay market fears of an escalation of the conflict and a shortage of oil supplies. Despite the great volatility in black gold prices throughout the week, as a result of advances and setbacks on the battlefront, but also diplomatically, the prices of North Sea Brent, which serves as a reference for the European market, have fallen, so when the Portuguese go to fill up, they will feel a relief in prices.
Diesel should be ten cents cheaper and gasoline three cents, a source in the sector told ECO, using the values up to the close of market on Thursday.
These values may still undergo adjustments because it is necessary to take into account the Brent quotations throughout Friday, as well as the exchange rate of the Euro against the Dollar.