The Transparency Board increases fuel prices. According to the decision, the Board has decided to increase the price of diesel by 6 lek, from 209 to 215 lek per liter. Similarly, gasoline has also seen an increase of 3 lek, from 175 to 178 lek per liter.
On April 14, 2026, the Transparency Board in its next meeting decided: ✅The retail selling price of the byproduct diesel of standard SSH EN 590 shall be no more than 215 lek/liter, while the wholesale selling price shall be no more than 203 lek/liter. ✅The retail selling price of the byproduct gasoline of standard SSH EN shall be no more than 178 lek/liter, while the wholesale selling price shall be no more than 166 lek/liter. 🗓The prices set by the Board will come into force today, April 14 at 15:00 and will be valid until the next board meeting where changes in selling prices will be reflected. ⚠️We draw the attention of every wholesale and retail operator of petroleum byproducts to the obligation to implement this decision. 🚫In case of violations found by various operators, suspension of activity will be imposed. 🛢 The Ministry of Economy and Innovation together with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy are committed to protecting the interests of Albanian consumers and maintaining the principles of fair competition in the market.
CLARIFICATION: Referenced to Normative Act No. 1, dated April 3, 2026 "On an addition to law no. 61/2012, 'On excise duties in the Republic of Albania,'" as amended, which stipulates that if the retail selling price for diesel is higher than 220 lek/liter, or for gasoline is higher than 200 lek/liter, the 80% excise level applies. Based on the implementation of the methodology for calculating retail ceiling prices, the prices are below the limit of Normative Act No. 1, dated April 3, 2026, and therefore the excise level will be applied in full, 100%.