Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station in Seoul on March 5. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

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SEOUL, March 05 (AJP) - Gasoline and diesel prices at gas stations across South Korea on Thursday have increased sharply following airstrikes on Iran by the United States and Israel late last month.

The nationwide average gasoline price has surpassed 1,800 won ($1.2) per liter for the first time in three years and seven months. It is the first time the national average has exceeded the 1,800-won mark since Aug. 12, 2022, when it reached 1,805.9 won.

Diesel prices have also crossed the 1,800-won threshold. The nationwide average diesel price rose to 1,811.03 won per liter, up 82.26 won from the previous day. It marks the first time in about three years and three months that diesel prices have exceeded 1,800 won, since Dec. 12, 2022, when they stood at 1,807.38 won.

Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station in Seoul on March 5. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

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An employee checks a fuel pump at a gas station in Seoul on March 5. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

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An employee refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Seoul on March 5.2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

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