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Historical fuel prices in Austria (AT) — 23 Mar 2026
AUSTRIA [AT]
FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 1,085
Viewing: 23 March 2026
EURO 95
€1.841
[ UPDATED: 23 Mar 2026 ]
#19 of 27 EU countries
Vs Last Week
+5.62%
Vs EU Average
+3.28%
€0.88ALL-TIME RANGE (2005-01-03–2026)€2.10
79% of historical peak
DIESEL
€2.109
[ UPDATED: 23 Mar 2026 ]
Vs Last Week
+7.93%
Vs EU Average
+7.31%
€0.84ALL-TIME RANGE€2.23
91% of historical peak
Fuel is 20.4% cheaper in Slovenia
Euro 95 at €1.465/L — save €18.80 per 50L tank
vs
Austria vs USA
EIA · 17 Aug 2026
| Fuel | AT €/L | USA €/L | USA $/gal | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 95 | €1.841 | €1.053 | $4.65 | +74.8% |
| Diesel | €2.109 | €1.235 | $5.45 | +70.8% |
Best Time to Travel · Austria Seasonal Fuel Patterns
Based on 22+ years of weekly data (1,078 data points) · hover any bar for detail
Euro 95 — cheapest in Jan, most expensive in Jul, saving up to €5.02 per tank.
EURO 95▼ €1.246 Jan→▲ €1.347 Julsave €5.02 per tank
▲ Jan (cheapest · €1.246)Jul (priciest · €1.347) ▲
DIESEL▼ €1.230 Feb→▲ €1.297 Aprsave €3.37 per tank
▲ Feb (cheapest · €1.230)Apr (priciest · €1.297) ▲
Current month (Aug)
50L tank comparison · 22yr historical avg
NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES // PRICE COMPARISON
Slovenia
E95 €1.465D €1.524
▼ -20.4% vs Austria
Slovakia
E95 €1.531D €1.573
▼ -16.8% vs Austria
Hungary
E95 €1.580D €1.671
▼ -14.2% vs Austria
Czechia
E95 €1.686D €1.934
▼ -8.4% vs Austria
Italy
E95 €1.779D €2.023
▼ -3.4% vs Austria
Germany
E95 €2.130D €2.297
▲ +15.7% vs Austria
Price History
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Euro 95
Diesel
War Impact on Austria Fuel Prices
Euro 95 & Diesel price change (%) from Week 0
Russia-Ukraine War
Started Feb 24, 2022
2026 Iran War
Started Feb 28, 2026
PRICE ANALYSIS — AUSTRIA updated · source: EU Oil Bulletin
Petrol (Euro 95) in Austria costs €1.841/L today — 3.3% above the EU-27 average of €1.783/L, ranking #19 of 27 EU countries (#1 = cheapest). Diesel costs €2.109/L, 7.3% above the EU average of €1.965/L. Over the past week, petrol increased by 5.62% and diesel increased by 7.93%. Drivers near the border can pay less in Slovenia, where petrol averages €1.465/L (20.4% cheaper than Austria).
| Date | Euro 95 (€/L) | Diesel (€/L) |
|---|---|---|
| €1.795 | €2.043 | |
| €1.721 | €1.965 | |
| €1.838 | €2.050 | |
| €1.874 | €2.051 | |
| €1.833 | €1.931 | |
| €1.762 | €1.840 | |
| €1.686 | €1.730 | |
| €1.649 | €1.711 | |
| €1.650 | €1.724 | |
| €1.726 | €1.820 | |
| €1.726 | €1.831 | |
| €1.735 | €1.830 | |
| €1.809 | €1.906 |
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EUR/USD Exchange Rate & Fuel Prices
How did the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19, the Ukraine war, and the Iran conflict affect the Euro-Dollar exchange rate — and what did that mean for European fuel prices? Explore the full story with our interactive chart.
LATEST ECB RATE
€1 = $1.1664 LIVE
24 Aug 2026 · ECB Reference Rate
EUR/USD
since 1999
Diesel + E95
overlay
12
Key Events
28
Countries
6,900+
Data Points
Dual currency strength index — see EUR and USD diverge during every crisis
EU fuel prices overlay — Diesel & Euro 95 averages since 2005
12 annotated events — from 9/11 to the 2026 Iran conflict
Compare any country — overlay individual country fuel prices
TIME MACHINE // EXPLORE HISTORICAL PRICES
Click any year to explore Austria's weekly fuel prices. 1,078 snapshots from 2005 to present.
2020s
7 years · 339 weeks
2026
NOW
€1.69
+10.9%
€1.45 – €1.88
2025
52w
€1.52
-3.1%
€1.46 – €1.60
2024
53w
€1.57
-1.7%
€1.47 – €1.69
2023
51w
€1.60
-7.7%
€1.48 – €1.72
2022
51w
€1.73
+34.6%
€1.40 – €2.10
2021
49w
€1.28
+18.4%
€1.09 – €1.44
2020
50w
€1.08
-12.5%
€0.99 – €1.24
2010s
10 years · 493 weeks
2019
49w
€1.24
-2.1%
€1.16 – €1.31
2018
50w
€1.26
+7.4%
€1.16 – €1.34
2017
50w
€1.18
+5.9%
€1.14 – €1.22
2016
50w
€1.11
-7.5%
€1.04 – €1.17
2015
49w
€1.20
-10.9%
€1.11 – €1.31
2014
49w
€1.35
-3.1%
€1.19 – €1.40
2013
49w
€1.39
-3.9%
€1.33 – €1.46
2012
49w
€1.45
+6.8%
€1.37 – €1.55
2011
49w
€1.36
+14.3%
€1.28 – €1.41
2010
49w
€1.19
+13.7%
€1.09 – €1.26
2000s
5 years · 246 weeks
2009
50w
€1.04
-14.1%
€0.88 – €1.14
2008
49w
€1.22
+8.4%
€0.91 – €1.35
2007
49w
€1.12
+2.7%
€0.98 – €1.24
2006
49w
€1.09
+5.6%
€1.01 – €1.20
2005
49w
€1.03
—
€0.91 – €1.18
Fuel Prices in Austria – Current Data Summary
HISTORICAL SNAPSHOT — NOT CURRENT PRICES. This page shows fuel prices in Austria as of 23 Mar 2026. For current prices, visit: https://www.fuel-prices.eu/Austria/
Last updated: · Source: EU Oil Bulletin · Updated weekly
Current Fuel Prices in Austria (2026)
As of 17 Aug 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Austria is €1.795 per litre (€6.79 per US gallon) and diesel is €2.043 per litre (€7.73 per US gallon). This is 3.3% above the EU average of €1.783/L for petrol and 7.3% above the EU average of €1.965/L for diesel. Compared to the previous week, petrol prices increased by 5.62% and diesel prices increased by 7.93%.
Historical Data & Downloads
This page displays the last 3 months of weekly fuel price data (13 data points) for Austria. All prices are national averages including all applicable taxes (excise duty + VAT), reported weekly to the European Commission. Data is available for download in CSV, JSON, and PDF formats. For the complete historical dataset with 1,078 data points covering January 2005 to present, access our API.
All-time price range (2005–2026): Euro 95 €0.88–€2.10. Diesel €0.84–€2.23. Euro 95 is at 79.0% of its historical range.
Machine-readable data: llms.txt | llms-full.txt | All EU llms.txt | API
Purchasing Power Context
With an average net wage of €3,320.67 per month in Austria, a full 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol costs €89.75, which represents approximately 2.7% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.3272/kWh and the current inflation rate is 2.6%.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE // LOCAL DATA
AVG. NET WAGE
€3,320.67
Monthly Estimate
ELECTRICITY
€0.3272
Per kWh
INFLATION
2.6%
CPI (YoY)
ROAD TOLLS & VIGNETTES // AUSTRIA
Vignette from €9.60
Required for highways
Tunnels up to €15.00
8 toll tunnels
VIGNETTE REQUIRED
Austria requires a valid vignette (motorway sticker) to use highways and expressways.
INTERACTIVE TOLL MAP
Legend
Vignette Required
Toll Gates
Toll-Free
No Data
Current Country
Tunnel
Bridge
Toll Gate
Other Countries
Toll Points
8
Austria Tolls
0
Bridges
8
Tunnels
425
Other EU Tolls
Tunnels 8 locations
Tauern Tunnel (A10)
€15.00
Tauern Tunnel (2026)
47.2783, 13.5350
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Felbertauern Tunnel
€13.50
Mittersill - Matrei (Private Road)
47.1400, 12.5000
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Katschberg Tunnel (A10)
€13.50
Included with Tauern usually
47.0581, 13.6144
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Arlberg Tunnel (S16)
€13.00
Special Toll
47.1350, 10.2880
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Brenner Pass (A13)
€12.50
Brenner Pass (2026)
47.0094, 11.5065
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Gleinalm Tunnel (A9)
€12.00
Special Toll (Pyhrn)
47.2840, 15.1270
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Karawanken Tunnel (A11)
€9.00
Border AT/SI
46.4320, 14.0250
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Bosruck Tunnel (A9)
€7.00
Special Toll (Pyhrn)
47.6190, 14.3800
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Driving Rules in Austria
Driving Side
Traffic Direction
Drives on the
RIGHT SIDE
Steering wheel on Left
Switched sides in 1938
Blood Alcohol Limits
Maximum BAC by Driver Type
Standard
0.5‰
Novice
0.1‰
Young (<21)
0.1‰
Professional
0.1‰
Speed Limits
Maximum speeds for cars
50
Urban
100
Rural
130
Motorway
Enforcement:
Strict
Income-based fines
Safety Equipment
Required Items in Vehicle
Warning Triangle
Reflective Vest
per person
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Checkpoint Risk
MEDIUM
Equipment Contents
What You Need to Carry
Rescue blanket (isothermal)
Minimum 160 × 210 cm, metallized
First aid dressing (medium)
Sterile, approximately 8 × 10 cm
First aid dressing (large)
Sterile, approximately 10 × 12 cm
Sterile wound dressings
×2
10 × 10 cm, sterile
Fixation bandage
8 cm × 4 m
Triangular cloth
Approx. 96 × 96 × 136 cm
Disposable gloves
×2
Latex-free, one pair
First aid scissors
Trauma shears
Tweezers
Quality tweezers for splinter removal
Adhesive plasters
×6
Assorted sizes
Cotton wool
×2
40 g
First aid instructions
Warning triangle
ECE R27 approved, reflective
Reflective safety vest
EN ISO 20471:2013, fluorescent yellow or orange-red with reflective stripes
Legal
KFG §102 Abs. 10, ÖNORM V5101
Source
Official gazette ↗
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (15:12)
Winter Tire Laws
Seasonal Requirements
Regulation Type
Situational
3PMSF
✓ Req
Studded
✓ OK
Min Tread
4.0mm
Fine
€35+
Insurance may deny claims without proper tires
Dashcam Laws
Recording Regulations
Legal Status
Prohibited
Max Fine
€25,000
Enforcement
Strict
Illegal Surveillance
Mobile Phone Laws
Driving Regulations
Handheld Use
Banned
Hands-Free
✓ OK
Fine
€100-140
Points
—
Emergency
✓ OK
✓ Parked
Cyclists too
Window Tint Laws
VLT Requirements
Windshield
None
Front Side
None
Rear Side
Any
Rear Window
Any
Fine Range
50-300 EUR
Medical exemptions available
Reflective/mirror tints prohibited
Headlight & DRL Laws
Daytime Running Lights
DRL Status
Recommended
DRLs OK
Tunnels
Poor visibility
Wipers = lights
Recommended (mandate repealed 2008)
Radar Detector Laws
Detection & Jamming Devices
Detector
Illegal
Jammer
Illegal
GPS Apps
Legal
Possession illegal
Device seized
Fine Range
€500-5,000
strict
Heavy fines for possession or use. Device will be confiscated and destroyed. GPS warning apps are permitted.
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GREED
Fuel Price Fear & Greed Index for Austria — based on affordability, energy costs, and inflation.
Annual Inflation Rate (HICP)
Latest: 2.6% (Jul 2026)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does fuel cost in Austria right now?
As of 23 Mar 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Austria is €1.841 per litre (€6.97 per US gallon) and diesel is €2.109 per litre (€7.98 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.
Is fuel in Austria expensive compared to other EU countries?
Austria ranks #19 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.841/L is 3.3% above the EU average of €1.783/L. Diesel at €2.109/L is 7.3% above the EU average of €1.965/L. See the full EU ranking.
Are fuel prices going up or down in Austria?
In the latest weekly update (23 Mar 2026), petrol prices in Austria increased by 5.62% and diesel prices increased by 7.93%. The all-time price range for petrol in Austria is €0.876 – €2.102 per litre. Current prices are at 79% of that historical range.
How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in Austria?
A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in Austria costs approximately €92.05. A tank of diesel costs approximately €105.45. Based on the average net monthly wage of €3,321 in Austria, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 4.4 hours of work.
Where is fuel cheaper near Austria?
Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Austria (€1.841/L): Slovenia €1.465/L, Slovakia €1.531/L, Hungary €1.580/L, Czechia €1.686/L, Italy €1.779/L. The cheapest fuel near Austria is in Slovenia at €1.465/L (20.4% cheaper). Use the Road Trip Calculator to plan optimal refueling stops.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Austria?
Austria uses a vignette system. You must purchase a vignette (road tax sticker or e-vignette) before using the motorways. See the toll calculator and vignette guide for details.
What are the speed limits in Austria?
Speed limits for cars in Austria: Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. Full speed limit guide →
What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in Austria?
The BAC limit in Austria is 0.00‰ for regular drivers. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and possible imprisonment.
What safety equipment is required in a car in Austria?
Required car safety equipment in Austria: warning triangle, first aid kit, reflective vest, fire extinguisher, plus a valid driving license and insurance documents. Fines apply if stopped without required items. Full equipment guide →
Are winter tires mandatory in Austria?
Winter tires are not mandatory in Austria, but may be advisable in winter conditions. Studded tires are permitted. Full tire regulations →
What is the cheapest month to buy fuel in Austria?
Based on 21+ years of historical data, fuel in Austria tends to be cheapest in Jan and most expensive in Jul. However, prices are primarily driven by global crude oil markets, so seasonal patterns can vary. The all-time petrol range in Austria is €0.876 – €2.102/L.
Where can I find historical fuel prices for Austria?
This page provides 1,078 weekly data points for Austria from January 2005 to present — over 21 years. Use the Time Machine above to view any past date. Data is downloadable in CSV, JSON, and PDF formats. API access →
How affordable is fuel in Austria relative to wages?
With an average net monthly wage of €3,321, filling a 50L petrol tank (€92.05) requires approximately 4.4 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for Austria is 78/100 (GREED). EU wage comparison →
How much is a gallon of gas in Austria?
As of 23 Mar 2026, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Austria costs approximately €6.97. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €7.98. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per litre at the pump.
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