SEOUL -- Fuel prices in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang soared last week, the Voice of America reported Saturday, in what may be a sign that international sanctions targeting the country's oil supply are starting to bite.
For nearly three weeks following North Korea's Sept. 3 nuclear test, the gasoline price in Pyongyang had remained steady at 1.60 euros ($1.90) per kilogram, the VOA reported, citing a diplomat based there. Then on Thursday, the price shot up more than 40% to 2.30 euros. Diesel also jumped that day to 2 euros per kilogram from 1.70 euros.
