How much more are you spending on petrol since the war on Iran began?
EXPLAINER At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began on February 28. Since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran six months ago, petrol prices have risen in at least 145 countries, adding to the burden on consumers worldwide.
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- Fact 1: EXPLAINER At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began on February 28.
- Fact 2: Since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran six months ago, petrol prices have risen in at least 145 countries, adding to the burden on consumers worldwide.
- Fact 3: The figures are based on data from GlobalPetrolPrices, which tracks fuel prices in 170 countries and territories.
- Fact 4: Petrol prices in Myanmar rose the most, increasing by 56 percent from $0.77 per litre of 95-octane fuel on February 23 to $1.20 on August 17.
EXPLAINER At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began on February 28. Since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran six months ago, petrol prices have risen in at least 145 countries, adding to the burden on consumers worldwide.
The figures are based on data from GlobalPetrolPrices, which tracks fuel prices in 170 countries and territories. Petrol prices in Myanmar rose the most, increasing by 56 percent from $0.77 per litre of 95-octane fuel on February 23 to $1.20 on August 17. Bhutan recorded the next-largest increase at 55 percent, followed by Cuba at 51 percent, the UAE at 50 percent and 48 percent in Nigeria.
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Original source: Al Jazeera
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