Price of heating oil drops to €1.33-1.35 per litre in Corfu
CORFU. Orders have started, but customers are still exercising caution and payments are mainly by card.
"Just like last year, orders started much later than the commencement of heating oil distribution," he said. "Currently, we are dealing with weather-related issues as we are in the heart of winter. Refills are scarce, though, as the general cost of living has affected the orders."
Another observation is that payments for oil purchases are mainly made by card and not in cash, as in the past. Many consumers now face liquidity problems. "Most pay by card, spending a maximum of 250 Euros to get oil and trying to stretch it out as much as possible until they need to order again," explained Mr. Sakkos.
Drop in price of unleaded petrol
There has also been a decrease in the price of unleaded petrol, which had reached 2 Euros per litre. Currently, the price at the island's filling stations ranges from 1.85 to 1.87 Euros, while diesel for vehicles is priced at 1.66-1.68 Euros per litre.
"Prices have fallen globally, but the situation in the Middle East is concerning, and we hope fuel prices will not be adversely affected," concluded Mr. Sakkos.
MARIA BAZDRIYIANNI
