The price of Brent crude oil today exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time in several months following new escalations in the conflict between the US and Iran and attacks on oil infrastructure in the region. How close are we in Latvia to previous price records, and why has diesel become particularly expensive this time?

This week, at most petrol stations, the significant two-euro mark has been exceeded for both petrol and diesel. Motorists say the price rise is already being fe...