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2026-03-04 07:23:00, Ekonomi CNA

After the conflict in the Middle East/ Freight transport increases tariffs by up

Following the increase in oil prices on foreign stock exchanges, immediately after the start of the conflict in the Middle East, the first to react in the country to the changes in costs are commercial freight transport companies by land and sea.

As of today, freight transport companies report that they have started charging rates 6 to 10% higher than before the attacks began. Transport company executives claim that since the weekend they have been supplied with diesel at prices up to 10% higher.

Land freight transport companies claimed that they have increased tariffs by 6 to 7%, due to the increase in the price of oil by up to 25 lek.

"The price of oil has increased by 10%, directly affecting transport tariffs, which in the country have increased from 6 to 7%. Oil accounts for 60-70% of the total cost of transport, so any increase in it has a major effect on transport tariffs. In the country, as there are inequalities, unfair competition and inflation, the increase has not been reflected to the same extent as the increase in the price of oil," says Rodolf Xhillari from the company "Balkan Trans Albania".

According to data received from operators, for example, the tariff for exporting goods from Durres to Milan by land varies from 1500 euros to 1700 euros and the import from Milan to Durres 2500 euros. After the price increase, the tariffs for exporting goods vary from 1600 to 1800 euros per truck and for importing up to 2,700 euros.

Since the weekend, maritime transport prices have also increased by 10% due to the increase in oil prices on foreign exchanges.

Artur Dedja from the company "Dedja Shipping" explained that the launch of the attacks caused fear and uncertainty among operators who rushed to secure supplies of fuel resources.

"So how did oil and shipping prices rise due to fears of conflict, because Iran, part of OPEC, is hitting the region's refineries, not the attackers. The purpose of this action is to create uncertainty and turmoil in the market, not just react to attacks."

But the increase in oil prices on foreign exchanges is also expected to be reflected in the domestic retail market these days.

The Hydrocarbons Association said that after the attacks began, oil supplies were made at a price of 900 USD per ton, up from 740 USD per ton, which was the price of wholesale supplies.

"The price increase on the stock exchange is expected to be reflected within 4 days in the retail market, with a price increase of 15 to 20 lek per liter," the Hydrocarbons Association claimed.

Currently, at gas stations, the selling price of diesel is 170-175 lek per liter and is expected to reach 185-190 lek per liter.

Meanwhile, on foreign exchanges yesterday (March 3), the price of oil reached 84-85 USD per barrel from 75 USD per barrel, which was the maximum price reached on Monday. /Monitor