PARIS, October 1. /TASS/. The average price of diesel fuel in the European Union has reached a record €2.24 per liter, AFP reported, citing an analysis of European Commission data.

Beyond the EU-wide record, diesel prices hit all-time highs in 12 EU member states, including Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Romania.

The previous record was set just last week, when the average EU diesel price stood at €2.23 per liter.