The price development of crude oil generally has a strong influence on the selling prices of the industry. In November, a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil cost nearly 55 euros. That was more than 20 percent less than a year earlier. In October, a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil also cost 55 euros, also more than 20 percent less than a year earlier.
Products of the petroleum industry were 1.2 percent cheaper in November than in November 2024. In October 2025, prices were 5.6 percent 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 4.3 percent lower in November than a year earlier. In October, prices were 3.0 percent lower year on year.
The selling prices of the industry rose by an average of 0.1 percent in November compared to October. Prices on the foreign market remained the same, while prices on the domestic market rose by 0.1 percent.
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