Diesel prices in Albania have surged to approximately €2.20 per liter, a level comparable to the peak of the energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions.
The sharp increase has prompted local transport operators to formally request government subsidies to offset rising operational costs.
The price spike in Albania is part of a broader regional trend of escalating fuel costs.
In neighboring Serbia, retail diesel prices recently rose by two dinars per liter, bringing the cost to 222 dinars.
Meanwhile, in Western Europe, Belgium announced an increase in the maximum diesel price to €2.23 per liter, reflecting the pass-through of higher international crude costs.
The convergence of prices across these disparate markets highlights the persistent pressure on European fuel supply chains.