The price development of crude oil generally has a strong influence on the selling prices of the industry. In January, a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil cost nearly 55 euros. That was more than 27 percent less than a year earlier. In December, a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil cost 52.5 euros, almost 25 percent less than a year earlier.
Products of the petroleum industry were 15.8 percent cheaper in January than in January 2025. In December 2025, prices were 12.0 percent lower than a year earlier. Also in the chemical industry, the selling price is generally linked to the oil price. The selling prices of the chemical industry were 5.8 percent lower in January than a year earlier. In December, prices were 4.5 percent lower year on year.
The selling prices of the industry increased by an average of 0.9 percent in January compared to December. Prices rose by 1.2 percent on the foreign market and by 0.6 percent on the domestic market.
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