Gangjin-gun Explores Measures to Stabilize Fuel Sales Prices

Meeting Held on Gas Station Fuel Sales Prices

[Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin County, Jeollanam-do held a meeting chaired by the deputy county governor on the 1st regarding fuel sales prices at gas stations.

Recently, there has been public opinion that the fuel sales prices at local gas stations are higher than in other regions, increasing the fuel cost burden on residents. The meeting was held to identify the causes and seek solutions.

Since the liberalization of oil prices in 1997, the county cannot intervene in fuel sales prices, but to hear diverse opinions from various sectors, related officials, gas station representatives, civic groups, and media attended the meeting.

The chairman of the Specialized Construction Council, attending as a civic group representative, said, “When driving to Gwangju or Mokpo, it seems that our county’s gas stations sell gasoline more than 100 won higher.” He added, “We hope Nonghyup Gas Station will set appropriate fuel sales prices considering the current situation.”

The manager of Gangjin Nonghyup Gas Station explained, “Due to low inventory turnover of fuel, it is difficult to lower prices until the expensive fuel purchased is used up.” He added, “Operating a self-service gas station could reduce prices by about 40 won per liter, but since our county has a large elderly population, this is not an easy issue. We hope consumers understand the situation.”

The media representatives attending said, “If lowering fuel prices is realistically difficult, improving the quality of services provided after refueling could be an alternative.” They also requested, “We hope the county considers the positions of gas station owners operating under difficult conditions.”

Deputy County Governor Yu Mija stated, “It is fortunate that local gasoline prices have stabilized and declined following the recent drop in international oil prices.” She urged, “Since fuel sales prices significantly affect the cost of living for ordinary people, we ask for active cooperation from local gas stations to stabilize prices and protect the local economy.”

Meanwhile, there are 23 gas stations operating in Gangjin County, and as of September 1, the average fuel sales prices are 1,756.78 KRW per liter for gasoline and 1,865.3 KRW per liter for diesel.

Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su gabrielw@asiae.co.kr

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