In the run-up to the weekend, the Ukrainian fuel market has fixed current rates. A price monitoring conducted by RBC-Ukraine as of Friday, July 3, revealed a significant gap in fuel costs between private networks and the state operator. This situation gives drivers a real opportunity to significantly reduce refueling expenses.
Stability of private networks
The largest private market players, OKKO and WOG networks, have maintained their pricing policy without changes, fully duplicating the tariffs from July 2. Car owners in these networks pay the following prices:
- Petrol A-95 Euro — 78.90 UAH/l;
- Diesel fuel — 79.90 UAH/l;
- Autogas — 41.90 UAH/l.
The highest rates among the analyzed networks were recorded at the SOCAR operator. Here, fuel prices remain at a level 1 UAH higher than competitors: NANO 95 petrol costs 82.90 UAH/l, and NANO diesel — 80.90 UAH/l.
Advantages of the state network
The state company "Ukrnafta" continues to offer some of the lowest tariffs on the market. The difference with private networks here is noticeable for every driver's wallet:
- Petrol A-92 starts from 69.90 UAH/l;
- The popular A-95 Euro costs 73.90 UAH/l (5 UAH cheaper than in OKKO or WOG);
- Diesel fuel — 74.90 UAH/l;
- Autogas — 39.40 UAH/l (the lowest price in the monitoring, 2.50 UAH cheaper than competitors).
The math of savings
Comparing the cost of standard A-95 Euro petrol, the financial gain becomes obvious when choosing a state gas station. If a liter of fuel costs 78.90 UAH in OKKO or WOG networks, at "Ukrnafta" stations it will cost 73.90 UAH.
The savings on one liter is exactly 5 UAH. With a full tank fill-up of 50 liters, the total net savings for one visit to the gas station can reach 250 UAH. In the current economic situation, such a price spread allows drivers to significantly optimize their travel budget.
