Slight dip in gasoline prices in Lebanon, gas rate increases

BEIRUT — Gasoline and fuel oil prices experienced a decrease Tuesday in Lebanon, while diesel and gas prices increased, according to the latest tariff published by the Energy and Water Ministry.

Here are the new rates released by the Energy Ministry:

- 20 liters of 95 octane gasoline: 1,575,000 Lebanese lira (-5,000 LL)

- 20 liters of 98 octane gasoline: 1,615,000 LL (-5,000 LL)

- 20 liters of diesel (for vehicles): 1,574,000 LL (+13,000 LL)

- Household gas cylinder: 966,000 LL (+35,000)

- Kiloliter of fuel oil (used to power private electric generators): 722.93 dollars (an increase of 13.63 dollars in one week)