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HISTORICAL DATA — NOT CURRENT PRICES
You are viewing EU fuel prices from 25 August 2025
Today's EU avg is €1.807/L — ▲ +16.7% higher than on this date
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Estimate fuel costs at highway service stations (typically 15-25% more expensive)
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toll Why Highway Fuel Costs More

Motorway and highway service stations across Europe consistently charge a premium compared to city or town fuel stations. This "highway premium" is well-documented and affects millions of drivers daily.

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Land & Concession Costs

Highway stations pay premium rates for strategic motorway locations and government concession fees.

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24/7 Operations

Mandatory round-the-clock service requires additional staffing, security, and operational costs.

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Captive Market

Limited competition and traveller convenience allow for higher pricing—drivers often won't detour to find cheaper fuel.

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Italy (Autogrill)

Italian highway "Autogrill" stations charge €0.15–0.25 more per liter than local stations. A detour of just 5km off the autostrada can save significant money on a full tank.

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Greece

Price differences of up to 25% have been observed between highway stations and those just 5km into town—among the highest in Europe.

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Money-Saving Tip: Plan your refuelling stops before hitting the highway. Apps like Google Maps show fuel prices along your route. Filling up at supermarket stations or town centers before entering motorways can save €5-15 per tank.

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Our Dynamic mode applies country-specific highway premiums based on research data from European motoring associations and official sources.

High Premium (18-25%)
🇬🇷 Greece (25%) · 🇮🇹 Italy (22%) · 🇳🇱 Netherlands (20%) · 🇩🇰 Denmark (20%) · 🇫🇮 Finland (18%) · 🇸🇪 Sweden (18%) · 🇫🇷 France (18%) · 🇩🇪 Germany (18%)
Medium Premium (14-16%)
🇧🇪 Belgium (16%) · 🇦🇹 Austria (16%) · 🇮🇪 Ireland (16%) · 🇵🇹 Portugal (16%) · 🇪🇸 Spain (14%) · 🇨🇿 Czechia (14%) · 🇸🇮 Slovenia (14%) · 🇭🇷 Croatia (14%) · 🇸🇰 Slovakia (14%)
Lower Premium (8-12%)
🇱🇺 Luxembourg (12%) · 🇵🇱 Poland (12%) · 🇭🇺 Hungary (12%) · 🇷🇴 Romania (10%) · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria (10%) · 🇪🇪 Estonia (10%) · 🇱🇻 Latvia (10%) · 🇱🇹 Lithuania (10%) · 🇨🇾 Cyprus (8%)
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🇲🇹 Malta — Base price always shown (no motorway/highway system)

Data based on European Commission Oil Bulletin, Bundeskartellamt (Germany), Autotraveler.ru, and national motoring associations (2025). Dynamic percentages are estimates based on available research.

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EU Averages🇪🇺 EU-27
Petrol / Euro 95 €1.549
Diesel €1.495
Lowest Pricessavings
Petrol / Euro 95
€1.225
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Diesel
€1.209
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Petrol / Euro 95
€1.967
🇩🇰 DK
Diesel
€1.728
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US Prices🇺🇸 USA
Petrol / Euro 95* €1.060
Diesel €1.280
EIA · 24 Aug *Midgrade ≈ 95 RON
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EU fuel prices — 27 countries update
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What is Euro 95?

Euro 95 (RON 95) is the standard unleaded gasoline across Europe.

In US terms, this is approximately mid-grade / low-premium (90–91 AKI). Europe uses RON octane; US uses AKI, which is 4–6 points lower for the same fuel.

→ Full fuel grades & octane guide
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Live petrol & diesel prices from official government open data across 15 European countries — real-time station-level averages updated every 12–18 hours and compared against the EC bulletin of 25 Aug 2025.
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Source: Official gov't open data (Prix-Carburants, Geoportal Gasolineras, MIMIT, GOV.UK Fuel Finder) · View live fuel prices for all countries →
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Fuel & Gas Prices in Europe – Current Data Summary

Last updated: · Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin · 27 EU member states

Current Fuel & Gas Prices in Europe (2026)

As of August 25, 2025, the average price of Euro 95 (Petrol) across all 27 EU member states is €1.549 per liter, and the average price of diesel is €1.495 per liter. The price spread between the cheapest and most expensive EU countries is €0.742 per liter for petrol. Searching for gas prices in Europe? In US terms, gas (gasoline) is the same as Euro 95 petrol — so these are the current gas prices across Europe, updated weekly.

Cheapest Fuel Prices in Europe (2026)

The EU country with the cheapest Euro 95 (Petrol) as of August 25, 2025 is Bulgaria at €1.225 per liter. The country with the cheapest diesel is Bulgaria at €1.209 per liter. Lower fuel prices in Eastern Europe are primarily due to lower excise duty rates.

Most Expensive Fuel Prices in Europe (2026)

The EU country with the most expensive Euro 95 (Petrol) is Denmark at €1.967 per liter. The most expensive diesel is in Denmark at €1.728 per liter. Higher prices in these countries reflect higher excise duties and VAT rates.

About This Data

fuel-prices.eu tracks Euro 95 (Petrol) and diesel prices across all 27 EU member states with weekly data going back to January 2005 — over 20 years of historical fuel price data. Prices are sourced from the European Commission's Weekly Oil Bulletin, which collects national average consumer prices (including all taxes) from official authorities in each member state. Data is available for download in CSV, JSON, and PDF formats.