The price development of crude oil generally has a strong influence on the selling prices of the industry. In September, a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil cost over 57 euros. That was over 12 per cent less than a year earlier. In August, a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil cost nearly 58 euros, over 19 per cent less than a year earlier.
Products of the petroleum industry were 0.1 percent more expensive in September than in September 2024. In August 2025, prices were 10.4 per cent lower than a year earlier. Also in the chemical industry, the selling price generally correlates with the oil price. The selling prices of the chemical industry were 3.9 per cent lower in September than a year earlier. In August, prices were also 3.9 per cent lower year on year.
The selling prices of the industry were approximately the same in September as in August. On the foreign market, prices rose by an average of 0.1 per cent, while they remained unchanged on the domestic market.
Great! Unfortunately, it is not free to keep Openrijk running. A cup of coffee would therefore be greatly appreciated :) Thank you!
