Gold, fuel, flour prices up in Kabul — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): The prices of gold, petrol, diesel and flour increased during the outgoing week in Kabul markets. Mohammad Fawad, a jeweller in the Timor Shahi area, said the price of one gram of Arabian gold increased from 6,960afs to 7,230afs, while the same amount of Russian gold rose from 5,550afs to 5,760afs. Gold traders said fluctuations in local gold prices were linked to changes in international markets. According to Kabul Municipality, the retail price of one litre of petrol stands at 73afs, while diesel is selling at 68afs per litre. Based on Pajhwok’s market survey conducted last Saturday, petrol was priced at 66afs per litre and diesel at 65afs. Compared to last week, petrol prices have risen by about 10.6 percent and diesel prices by approximately 4.6 percent. Fuel vendors attributed the increase to developments in international markets and regional tensions. However, the rise in local fuel prices comes as global crude oil prices have edged lower. According to Trading Economics, a barrel of crude oil traded at about $73.1 on 27 June 2026, compared to around $72 on 4 July 2026, indicating a decline of roughly $1 per barrel, or about 1.5 per cent, over the past week. International analysts say the decrease has largely been driven by easing concerns over potential disruptions to oil supplies from the…