Observation, oil at the limit of 200 lek per liter - The capital's market lags behind the price trend
The price of hydrocarbons has increased again. This Wednesday, a liter of diesel has been tightened in price from 199 lek to 202 lek. Authorities have set up a special task force to monitor the market, while gas stations immediately reflect changes in global markets.
The price of oil began to rise immediately after Iran decided to close the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key trading point. On March 10, oil reached a price of 198 lek/liter and a few days later it decreased to 193 lek/liter, as a result of the decrease in the price on international markets. However, recently it has again experienced a significant increase, trading at an average of 199 lek/liter.
However, in global markets, prices have marked a slight decline this Wednesday, although they remain above the threshold of $100 per barrel, in a market tense by geopolitical developments.
The decline comes after Iraq resumed oil exports through a pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, bringing limited relief to supplies.
The Task Force focuses on increasing tax and customs control and efficiency in the hydrocarbon sector, both in wholesale and retail, in order to avoid abusive increases in fuel trading prices and thus protect Albanian citizens. The profit margins of companies will also be monitored to ensure that prices are not abused.
Rama to oil suppliers: Better less profit than having the board on your back!
Prime Minister Edi Rama told the country's oil suppliers that at the moment it is not considered reasonable to establish a board to set the price of this......
Retail sales grew by 6.2% at the end of 2025/ The main impact came from non-food items and hydrocarbons
According to data published by INSTAT, retail trade in Albania recorded a positive performance during the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a steady......
Albanian businesses see the EU as a new growth engine - Processing industry, agriculture and trade await new export opportunities
Exporting businesses are very optimistic about the country's membership in the European Union, as they believe it will have a positive impact on the......
Kosovo business welcomes the end of the EU "blockade" - "The lifting of financial measures is a positive development for the economy"
The Kosovo Business Association has described the European Commission's decision to lift financial measures against Kosovo as very positive news. According......
Employment 2025, businesses pay 64 million lek in fines - Labor Inspectorate increases controls, 28% more penalties
The State Labor Inspectorate's report for 2025 reflects a significant increase in controls and punitive measures, reflecting a stronger focus on implementing......
Online sports betting under stricter control - New standards, identification requirement for players
Online sports betting will not be possible unless you log in with your ID card. The Official Gazette has set out the technical standards for the operation of......
New lending schemes for businesses - Access to finance increased in 2025, but not support for women entrepreneurs
Access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises appears to have improved during 2025, however the uptake and value of products dedicated to......
Fuels changed direction, imports fall - January-February 2025/ Less coffee and beer were imported, tobacco increased
The year 2026 has started with a decline in the amount of fuel imported and consumed. Official data from the Ministry of Finance shows that for the period......
