Fuel prices in the Comunidad Valenciana have risen as the result of a separate charge (el céntimo sanitario) applied to fuel by the Generalitat. In brief, 4,8 cents has been added to the price of a litre of fuel.
This charge applies to both petrol and diesel, but agricultural and heating fuel is exempt from this charge.
It would appear that some less than scrupulous providers have taken the opportunity to add further rises to fuel prices under the cover of this extra charge. In addition, in some locations it is reported that this extra charge is being added to heating fuel.
If you find that there has been a significant rise in your heating fuel, make sure that your provider is reminded that heating fuel is exempt.
Alternatively, buy your fuel in Murcia!
