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BULGARIA [BG]
FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 928
Viewing: 20 April 2026
EURO 95
€1.470
[ UPDATED: 2026-04-20 ]
#3 of 27 EU countries
Vs Last Week
0.00%
Vs EU Average
-16.66%
€0.74ALL-TIME RANGE (2008-01-07–2026)€1.72
74% of historical peak
DIESEL
€1.756
[ UPDATED: 2026-04-20 ]
Vs Last Week
0.00%
Vs EU Average
-9.63%
€0.77ALL-TIME RANGE€1.79
96% of historical peak
vs
Bulgaria vs USA
 BG €/L |
 USA €/L |
USA $/gal |
Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 95 | €1.470 | €1.086 | $4.76 | +35.4% |
| Diesel | €1.756 | €1.189 | $5.21 | +47.7% |
Best Time to Travel · Bulgaria Seasonal Fuel Patterns
Based on 19+ years of weekly data (921 data points) · hover any bar for detail
Euro 95 — cheapest in Jan,
most expensive in Jul, saving up to €2.73 per tank.
EURO 95▼ €1.119 Jan→▲ €1.174 Julsave €2.73/tank
▲ Jan (cheapest · €1.119)Jul (priciest · €1.174) ▲
DIESEL▼ €1.138 Feb→▲ €1.193 Aprsave €2.72/tank
▲ Feb (cheapest · €1.138)Apr (priciest · €1.193) ▲
Current month (Jun)
50L tank comparison · 19yr historical avg
NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES // PRICE COMPARISON
Price History
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Euro 95
Diesel
War Impact on Bulgaria 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 — BULGARIA updated · source: EU Oil Bulletin
Petrol (Euro 95) in Bulgaria costs €1.470/L today — 16.7% below the EU-27 average of €1.764/L, ranking #3 of 27 EU countries (#1 = cheapest). Diesel costs €1.756/L, 9.6% below the EU average of €1.943/L. Over the past week, petrol increased by 0% and diesel increased by 0%.
| Date | Euro 95 (€/L) | Diesel (€/L) |
|---|---|---|
| €1.530 | €1.706 | |
| €1.530 | €1.706 | |
| €1.506 | €1.728 | |
| €1.493 | €1.751 | |
| €1.481 | €1.757 | |
| €1.477 | €1.767 | |
| €1.470 | €1.756 | |
| €1.470 | €1.756 | |
| €1.459 | €1.695 | |
| €1.444 | €1.620 | |
| €1.394 | €1.546 | |
| €1.331 | €1.437 |
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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 = $1.1573 LIVE
9 Jun 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 Bulgaria's weekly fuel prices. 921 snapshots from 2005 to present.
2020s
7 years · 328 weeks
2026
NOW
€1.36
+9.5%
€1.21 – €1.53
2025
52w
€1.24
-5.6%
€1.19 – €1.33
2024
53w
€1.31
-2.0%
€1.25 – €1.38
2023
51w
€1.34
-8.6%
€1.23 – €1.45
2022
51w
€1.46
+36.1%
€1.19 – €1.72
2021
49w
€1.08
+15.5%
€0.91 – €1.22
2020
50w
€0.93
-14.1%
€0.82 – €1.11
2010s
10 years · 494 weeks
2019
49w
€1.08
-1.3%
€0.98 – €1.14
2018
50w
€1.10
+7.1%
€1.00 – €1.20
2017
50w
€1.03
+4.3%
€1.00 – €1.05
2016
50w
€0.98
-10.8%
€0.90 – €1.04
2015
49w
€1.10
-13.6%
€0.96 – €1.19
2014
49w
€1.28
-3.1%
€1.17 – €1.32
2013
50w
€1.32
+3.1%
€1.27 – €1.36
2012
49w
€1.28
+9.4%
€1.19 – €1.37
2011
49w
€1.17
+14.7%
€1.11 – €1.22
2010
49w
€1.02
+15.5%
€0.94 – €1.09
2000s
2 years · 99 weeks
2009
50w
€0.88
-13.7%
€0.74 – €0.97
2008
49w
€1.02
—
€0.77 – €1.16
Fuel Prices in Bulgaria – Current Data Summary
Last updated: · Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin
Current Fuel Prices in Bulgaria (2026)
As of June 1, 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria is €1.530 per liter (€5.79 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.706 per liter (€6.46 per US gallon). This is 16.7% below the EU average of €1.764/L for petrol and 9.6% below the EU average of €1.943/L for diesel.
Historical Data & Downloads
This page displays the last 3 months of weekly fuel price data (12 data points) for Bulgaria. 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 921 data points covering January 2005 to present, access our API.
Purchasing Power Context
With an average net wage of €1,000.16 per month in Bulgaria, a full 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol costs €76.50, which represents approximately 7.6% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.1355/kWh and the current inflation rate is 3.5%.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE // LOCAL DATA
AVG. NET WAGE
€1,000.16
Monthly Estimate
ELECTRICITY
€0.1355
Per kWh
INFLATION
3.5%
CPI (YoY)
ROAD TOLLS & VIGNETTES // BULGARIA
Vignette from €4.09
Required for highways
VIGNETTE REQUIRED
Bulgaria requires a valid vignette (motorway sticker) to use highways and expressways.
INTERACTIVE TOLL MAP
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Toll Gates
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Current Country
Tunnel
Bridge
Toll Gate
Other Countries
Toll Points
0
Bulgaria Tolls
0
Bridges
0
Tunnels
486
Other EU Tolls
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Driving Rules in Bulgaria
Driving Side
Traffic Direction
🚗
Drives on the
RIGHT SIDE
Steering wheel on Left
Blood Alcohol Limits
Maximum BAC by Driver Type
Standard
0.5‰
Novice
0.5‰
Young (<21)
0.5‰
Professional
0.5‰
Speed Limits
Maximum speeds for cars
50
Urban
90
Rural
140
Motorway
Enforcement:
Relaxed
Safety Equipment
Required Items in Vehicle
Warning Triangle
Reflective Vest
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Checkpoint Risk
MEDIUM
Equipment Contents
What You Need to Carry
Adhesive tape roll
DIN 13019-A, 5 m × 2.5 cm
Set of adhesive plasters
DIN 13019-E, 14 pieces of various sizes
Individual sterile dressing (small)
DIN 13151-K, approximately 6 × 8 cm
Individual sterile dressing (medium)
×2
DIN 13151-M, approximately 8 × 10 cm
Individual sterile dressing (large)
DIN 13151-G, approximately 10 × 12 cm
Sterile burn dressing/gauze
DIN 13152-A, 60 × 80 cm
Wound compresses
×6
10 × 10 cm, sterile
Elastic fixation bandage (narrow)
×2
DIN 61634-FB 6, 6 cm × 4 m
Elastic fixation bandage (wide)
×3
DIN 61634-FB 8, 8 cm × 4 m
Rescue blanket (isothermal)
Minimum 160 × 210 cm, silver/gold metallized
Triangular bandage
DIN 13168-D, 96 × 96 × 136 cm
First aid scissors
DIN 58279-A 145, trauma shears
Disposable medical gloves
×4
DIN EN 455, latex-free
Cleansing wipes
×2
For intact skin
Medical face mask
×2
Type I or higher per DIN EN 14683
First aid instructions
Contents list
Dry powder fire extinguisher
ABC type, minimum 1 kg, EN 3 certified
Warning triangle
ECE R27 approved, reflective
Reflective safety vest
EN ISO 20471:2013, fluorescent yellow or orange-red with reflective stripes
Legal
Bulgarian Road Traffic Act
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (15:12)
Winter Tire Laws
Seasonal Requirements
Regulation Type
Mandatory Period
Nov 15 → Mar 1
3PMSF
✗
Studded
✗ No
Min Tread
4.0mm
Fine
€25
Dashcam Laws
Recording Regulations
Legal Status
Permitted
Enforcement
None
Court Evidence
✅ Full Weight
Legal - commonly used
Mobile Phone Laws
Driving Regulations
Handheld Use
Banned
Hands-Free
✓ OK
Fine
€25
Points
6 pts
Emergency
✓ OK
✓ Parked
Window Tint Laws
VLT Requirements
Windshield
None
Front Side
None
Rear Side
Any
Rear Window
Any
Fine Range
50-200 BGN
Medical exemptions available
Reflective/mirror tints prohibited
Headlight & DRL Laws
Daytime Running Lights
DRL Status
Mandatory 24/7
DRLs OK
Tunnels
Poor visibility
Wipers = lights
Fine
BGN 50
moderate
Radar Detector Laws
Detection & Jamming Devices
Detector
✅ Legal
Jammer
❌ Illegal
GPS Apps
✅ Legal
One of the few EU countries where passive radar detectors are fully legal. Active jammers remain prohibited.
Annual Inflation Rate (HICP)
Latest: 6.2% (Apr 2026)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does fuel cost in Bulgaria right now?
As of 2026-04-20, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria is €1.470 per liter (€5.56 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.756 per liter (€6.65 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.
Is fuel in Bulgaria expensive compared to other EU countries?
Bulgaria ranks #3 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.470/L is 16.7% below the EU average of €1.764/L. Diesel at €1.756/L is 9.6% below the EU average of €1.943/L. See the full EU ranking.
Are fuel prices going up or down in Bulgaria?
In the latest weekly update (2026-04-20), petrol prices in Bulgaria increased by 0% and diesel prices increased by 0%. The all-time price range for petrol in Bulgaria is €0.741 – €1.724 per liter. Current prices are at 74% of that historical range.
How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in Bulgaria?
A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria costs approximately €73.50. A tank of diesel costs approximately €87.80. Based on the average net monthly wage of €1,000 in Bulgaria, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 11.8 hours of work.
Where is fuel cheaper near Bulgaria?
Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Bulgaria (€1.470/L): Romania €1.618/L.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria?
Speed limits for cars in Bulgaria: Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. Full speed limit guide →
What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in Bulgaria?
The BAC limit in Bulgaria is 0.00‰ for regular drivers. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and possible imprisonment. All country BAC limits →
What safety equipment is required in a car in Bulgaria?
Required car safety equipment in Bulgaria: 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 Bulgaria?
Yes, winter tires are mandatory in Bulgaria during the designated winter period. Studded tires are not allowed. Full tire regulations →
What is the cheapest month to buy fuel in Bulgaria?
Based on 21+ years of historical data, fuel in Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria is €0.741 – €1.724/L.
Where can I find historical fuel prices for Bulgaria?
This page provides 921 weekly data points for Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria relative to wages?
With an average net monthly wage of €1,000, filling a 50L petrol tank (€73.50) requires approximately 11.8 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for Bulgaria is 57/100 (NEUTRAL). EU wage comparison →
How much is a gallon of gas in Bulgaria?
As of 2026-04-20, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria costs approximately €5.56. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €6.65. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per liter at the pump.
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