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In yet another case of closing a gas station for two years, the customs inspectors of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) took action.

The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save world economies over $2.4 trillion annually, the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP) said on Aug. 30.

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The fuel market fell sharply during 2020.

According to ELSTAT data, a total of 6,688 million metric tons of fuel of all categories were handled compared to 7,281 million metric tons in 2019, with a decrease of 8.1%. The decline in diesel was also significant, as the decline in gasoline reached 23% while in diesel 6.5%.

The increase in the special consumption tax on fuel and the rise in global oil rates have sent the retail prices of gasoline and diesel soaring over the last few days.

In March 2015, the production of unleaded petrol increased by 127.4% on the month to 166 000 tonnes, according to Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute.

At the same time deliveries of unleaded petrol went up by 22% to 50 000 tonnes on a monthly basis.

Deliveries of unleaded petrol fell by 72.4% on the year.