Falkland Island Oil
US Department Of State Post Report
Gas station facilities are excellent, with newly built, modern stations almost everywhere. Many stations are open 24 hours. Both leaded and unleaded gasoline are sold at Czech gas stations. Unleaded gas is sold as ‘normal’ or ‘natural’, and comes in 91, 95, or 98 octane. Leaded gasoline is sold as ‘special’, and is usually 91 octane. Diesel fuel is also sold, and can be labeled as ‘diesel’ or ‘nafta’. Gasoline in the Czech Republic is about $3.50/gallon. However, once one recovers the value-added tax and consumer tax, the cost of gasoline is a bit lower than U.S. prices. The Embassy imports lead-free gas and dispenses it at the chancery through the Embassy commissary. Motor oil can be purchased in many local stores and gas stations. Motor oil is also available through the commissary and at PXs in Germany. Motor oil purchased locally is generally more costly, particularly synthetic motor oil. ... [Read More]
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