Israel to Cut Fuel Tax by NIS 0.50 Next Week
Fuel Prices in Israel Hit Record High, Burdening Drivers
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By מערכת ice
What happened
Fuel prices in Israel reached an all-time high on October 1st, 2026, with a liter of 95-octane gasoline costing NIS 8.27. The increase is attributed to global energy market trends and a stronger dollar.
- 01Gasoline prices in Israel reached a historic high on October 1st, 2026.
- 02A liter of 95-octane gasoline now costs NIS 8.27 at self-service stations.
- 03The price increase is driven by global oil prices and a stronger dollar.
- 04An excise tax reduction was reversed, contributing to the higher cost.
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The coverage
2 newsrooms on this story
How it broke
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