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Israel Gasoline Prices Hit Record Amid Global Oil Surge
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Record Price Increase
Effective at midnight between Wednesday and Thursday, the price of gasoline in Israel is set to rise by 52 agorot per liter, reaching NIS 8.27 per liter (about $10.17 per gallon). This level surpasses the previous record of NIS 8.25 per liter. The report attributes the hike to a combination of rising global oil prices and currency movements.
Background: Global Oil and Currency Factors
Worldwide gasoline prices have jumped roughly 13 %, driven by higher crude-oil costs and ongoing concerns about supply-chain disruptions. At the same time, the U.S. dollar has strengthened by about 3 % against the Israeli shekel, further pressuring local fuel prices. These external forces are identified as the primary drivers of the domestic price surge.
Tax Relief Measures and Their Limits
Earlier in the month, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a temporary reduction in the fuel excise tax, lowering the pump price to NIS 7.75 per liter. The tax cut is scheduled to remain in effect through the end of October. According to the report, the current price increase occurs while the tax reduction is still active, meaning that the savings from the waiver have been largely offset by the external price pressures.
Economic Impact
Higher gasoline costs are expected to ripple through the economy. The report notes that transportation, distribution, and shipping expenses are directly affected, which in turn can raise the prices of goods and services for consumers. The temporary tax relief was originally intended to mitigate these broader inflationary pressures.
Data Snapshot
- Increase: 52 agorot per liter
- New price: NIS 8.27 per liter ($10.17 per gallon)
- Previous record: NIS 8.25 per liter
- Global gasoline rise: ~13 %
- U.S. dollar vs. shekel: +3 %
- Excise-tax reduction: to NIS 7.75 per liter, effective until end-October
- Visual evidence: A fuel-pump display captured the price on September 7, 2026.
