North Korea fuel prices spike 25% amid Iran war before stabilizing

2026-03-17 - 20:40

Fuel prices in North Korea spiked by as much as 25% in early March following the outbreak of war involving Iran, before partially stabilizing after authorities intervened with emergency measures, Daily NK has learned. According to Daily NK’s regular market price survey, the price of one kilogram of gasoline at a Pyongyang market stood at 50,800 North Korean won (approximately $36) as of March 15... Source