To grasp the 'real price' of gasoline globally, one must distinguish between the **open market price** (without state intervention) and the **subsidized price** (where the government covers part of the cost).
As of today, **April 22, 2026**, the global market is under a lot of pressure due to tensions in the Middle East, which has pushed the price of Brent crude to levels between **$95 and $120**. This makes the 'real price' or international price much higher than in previous years.