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Seoul gasoline prices top 2,000 won amid Middle East tensions
April 7, 2026
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Average gasoline prices in Seoul surpassed 2,000 won (1.32) per liter Tuesday, reaching their highest level since mid-2022, as global supply disruptions pushed fuel costs higher. According to Opinet, a fuel price monitoring system operated by the state-run Korea National Oil Corp., the average gasoline price in Seoul stood at 2,000.27 won per liter as of 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, up 9.88 won from the previous day. Diesel prices also rose, gaining 11.6 won to reach an average of 1,979.6 won per liter.
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