Bulgaria Fuel Prices: Euro 95 & Diesel (2005–2026)

Q: How much does fuel cost in Bulgaria right now?

As of 2026-01-26, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria is €1.218 per liter (€4.61 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.222 per liter (€4.63 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.

Q: Is fuel in Bulgaria expensive compared to other EU countries?

Bulgaria ranks #1 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.218/L is 20.7% below the EU average of €1.535/L. Diesel at €1.222/L is 19.7% below the EU average of €1.523/L.

Q: Are fuel prices going up or down in Bulgaria?

In the latest weekly update (2026-01-26), petrol prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.08% and diesel prices increased by 0.33%. The all-time price range for petrol in Bulgaria is €0.741 to €1.724 per liter. Current prices are at 49% of that historical range.

Q: How much is a gallon of gas in Bulgaria?

As of 2026-01-26, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria costs approximately €4.61. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €4.63. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per liter at the pump, not per gallon.

Q: 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 €60.90 as of 2026-01-26. A tank of diesel costs approximately €61.10. Based on the average net monthly wage of €1,000 in Bulgaria, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 9.7 hours of work.

Q: Where is fuel cheaper near Bulgaria?

Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Bulgaria (€1.218/L): Romania €1.521/L.

Q: 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. For detailed toll and vignette prices, see the fuel-prices.eu toll calculator at https://www.fuel-prices.eu/tolls/ and vignette guide at https://www.fuel-prices.eu/vignette/.

Q: What are the speed limits in Bulgaria?

Speed limits for cars in Bulgaria: These are default limits for passenger cars. Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. For complete details, visit https://www.fuel-prices.eu/international-speed-limits-by-country/.

Q: What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in Bulgaria?

The blood alcohol limit (BAC) for driving in Bulgaria is 0.00‰ (per mille) for regular drivers. Penalties for exceeding the limit can include fines, license suspension, and imprisonment. See https://www.fuel-prices.eu/blood-alcohol-limits/ for more details.

Q: Which side of the road do you drive on in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, traffic drives on the side of the road. Vehicles are right-hand drive (steering wheel on the right). See https://www.fuel-prices.eu/driving-sides/ for all countries.

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BULGARIA [BG]

FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 915

Viewing: 26 January 2026

EURO 95 local_gas_station

€1.218

[ UPDATED: 2026-01-26 ]

emoji_events #1 of 27 EU countries

Vs Last Week arrow_upward +0.08%

Vs EU Average arrow_downward -20.67%

€0.74ALL-TIME RANGE (2008-01-07–2026)€1.72

49% of historical peak

DIESEL local_shipping

€1.222

[ UPDATED: 2026-01-26 ]

Vs Last Week arrow_upward +0.33%

Vs EU Average arrow_downward -19.74%

€0.77ALL-TIME RANGE€1.79

44% of historical peak

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Based on 19+ years of weekly data (908 data points) · hover any bar for detail

Euro 95 — cheapest in Jan, most expensive in Jul, saving up to €2.73 per tank.

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Weekly fuel prices for Bulgaria — Last 3 months — Last updated: March 2, 2026 — 12 data points Need all 908 data points from 2005? Access our API →
Date	Euro 95 (€/L)	Diesel (€/L)
2026-03-02	€1.229	€1.245
2026-02-23	€1.218	€1.228
2026-02-16	€1.219	€1.224
2026-02-09	€1.219	€1.224
2026-02-02	€1.219	€1.224
2026-01-26	€1.218	€1.222
2026-01-19	€1.217	€1.218
2026-01-12	€1.214	€1.237
2026-01-05	€1.217	€1.240
2025-12-29	€1.216	€1.239
2025-12-22	€1.218	€1.235
2025-12-15	€1.221	€1.253

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2026 9 weeks CURRENT

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02 Mar €1.23 23 Feb €1.22 16 Feb €1.22 09 Feb €1.22 02 Feb €1.22 26 Jan €1.22 19 Jan €1.22 12 Jan €1.21 05 Jan €1.22

2025 52 weeks

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29 Dec €1.22 22 Dec €1.22 15 Dec €1.22 08 Dec €1.22 01 Dec €1.22 24 Nov €1.22 17 Nov €1.21 10 Nov €1.21 03 Nov €1.20 27 Oct €1.19 20 Oct €1.20 13 Oct €1.21 06 Oct €1.22 29 Sep €1.22 22 Sep €1.33 15 Sep €1.22 08 Sep €1.23 01 Sep €1.22 25 Aug €1.23 18 Aug €1.23 11 Aug €1.23 04 Aug €1.23 28 Jul €1.23 21 Jul €1.24 14 Jul €1.23 07 Jul €1.24 30 Jun €1.24 23 Jun €1.21 16 Jun €1.19 09 Jun €1.19 02 Jun €1.19 26 May €1.19 19 May €1.19 12 May €1.19 05 May €1.19 28 Apr €1.19 21 Apr €1.21 14 Apr €1.25 07 Apr €1.27 31 Mar €1.28 24 Mar €1.29 17 Mar €1.30 10 Mar €1.31 03 Mar €1.32 24 Feb €1.28 17 Feb €1.28 10 Feb €1.28 03 Feb €1.31 27 Jan €1.32 20 Jan €1.31 13 Jan €1.29 06 Jan €1.28

2024 53 weeks

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30 Dec €1.28 23 Dec €1.27 16 Dec €1.27 09 Dec €1.27 02 Dec €1.27 25 Nov €1.26 18 Nov €1.26 11 Nov €1.26 04 Nov €1.25 28 Oct €1.25 21 Oct €1.25 14 Oct €1.25 07 Oct €1.25 30 Sep €1.25 23 Sep €1.25 16 Sep €1.27 09 Sep €1.29 02 Sep €1.30 26 Aug €1.31 19 Aug €1.32 12 Aug €1.32 05 Aug €1.33 29 Jul €1.33 22 Jul €1.33 15 Jul €1.33 08 Jul €1.33 01 Jul €1.33 24 Jun €1.33 17 Jun €1.34 10 Jun €1.33 03 Jun €1.34 27 May €1.35 20 May €1.36 13 May €1.37 06 May €1.38 29 Apr €1.38 22 Apr €1.37 15 Apr €1.36 08 Apr €1.35 01 Apr €1.35 25 Mar €1.33 18 Mar €1.34 11 Mar €1.34 04 Mar €1.34 26 Feb €1.34 19 Feb €1.33 12 Feb €1.32 05 Feb €1.32 29 Jan €1.31 22 Jan €1.30 15 Jan €1.30 08 Jan €1.31 01 Jan €1.33

2023 51 weeks

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25 Dec €1.32 18 Dec €1.34 11 Dec €1.36 04 Dec €1.37 20 Nov €1.39 13 Nov €1.40 06 Nov €1.41 30 Oct €1.42 23 Oct €1.42 16 Oct €1.43 09 Oct €1.44 02 Oct €1.45 25 Sep €1.45 18 Sep €1.44 11 Sep €1.42 04 Sep €1.41 28 Aug €1.40 21 Aug €1.39 14 Aug €1.37 07 Aug €1.36 31 Jul €1.33 24 Jul €1.31 17 Jul €1.30 10 Jul €1.30 03 Jul €1.30 26 Jun €1.30 19 Jun €1.29 12 Jun €1.29 05 Jun €1.29 29 May €1.29 22 May €1.29 15 May €1.29 08 May €1.30 01 May €1.30 24 Apr €1.31 17 Apr €1.30 10 Apr €1.30 03 Apr €1.29 27 Mar €1.29 20 Mar €1.30 13 Mar €1.30 06 Mar €1.30 27 Feb €1.30 20 Feb €1.30 13 Feb €1.31 06 Feb €1.31 30 Jan €1.31 23 Jan €1.30 16 Jan €1.30 09 Jan €1.32 02 Jan €1.23

2022 51 weeks

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26 Dec €1.29 19 Dec €1.28 12 Dec €1.32 05 Dec €1.35 28 Nov €1.38 21 Nov €1.41 14 Nov €1.42 07 Nov €1.42 31 Oct €1.42 24 Oct €1.43 17 Oct €1.43 10 Oct €1.45 03 Oct €1.45 26 Sep €1.45 19 Sep €1.48 12 Sep €1.51 05 Sep €1.54 29 Aug €1.56 22 Aug €1.57 15 Aug €1.59 08 Aug €1.62 01 Aug €1.64 25 Jul €1.69 18 Jul €1.71 11 Jul €1.71 04 Jul €1.72 27 Jun €1.71 20 Jun €1.69 13 Jun €1.67 06 Jun €1.63 30 May €1.60 23 May €1.58 16 May €1.54 09 May €1.52 02 May €1.50 25 Apr €1.49 11 Apr €1.49 04 Apr €1.48 28 Mar €1.46 21 Mar €1.47 14 Mar €1.45 07 Mar €1.38 28 Feb €1.34 21 Feb €1.28 14 Feb €1.27 07 Feb €1.26 31 Jan €1.24 24 Jan €1.23 17 Jan €1.19 10 Jan €1.20 03 Jan €1.19

2021 49 weeks

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20 Dec €1.19 13 Dec €1.19 06 Dec €1.20 29 Nov €1.21 22 Nov €1.22 15 Nov €1.21 08 Nov €1.21 01 Nov €1.20 25 Oct €1.19 18 Oct €1.18 11 Oct €1.16 04 Oct €1.14 27 Sep €1.14 20 Sep €1.14 13 Sep €1.13 06 Sep €1.13 30 Aug €1.13 23 Aug €1.13 16 Aug €1.13 09 Aug €1.13 02 Aug €1.10 26 Jul €1.10 19 Jul €1.10 12 Jul €1.08 05 Jul €1.08 28 Jun €1.06 21 Jun €1.05 14 Jun €1.05 07 Jun €1.04 31 May €1.04 24 May €1.04 17 May €1.03 10 May €1.03 03 May €1.03 26 Apr €1.03 19 Apr €1.03 12 Apr €1.03 29 Mar €1.02 22 Mar €1.02 15 Mar €0.95 08 Mar €0.95 01 Mar €0.95 22 Feb €0.95 15 Feb €0.95 08 Feb €0.94 01 Feb €0.94 25 Jan €0.92 18 Jan €0.92 11 Jan €0.91

2020 50 weeks

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21 Dec €0.90 14 Dec €0.90 07 Dec €0.89 30 Nov €0.89 23 Nov €0.89 16 Nov €0.90 09 Nov €0.90 02 Nov €0.90 26 Oct €0.90 19 Oct €0.90 12 Oct €0.90 05 Oct €0.89 28 Sep €0.89 21 Sep €0.89 14 Sep €0.90 07 Sep €0.90 31 Aug €0.89 24 Aug €0.89 17 Aug €0.89 10 Aug €0.89 03 Aug €0.88 27 Jul €0.88 20 Jul €0.88 13 Jul €0.87 06 Jul €0.87 29 Jun €0.86 22 Jun €0.85 15 Jun €0.84 08 Jun €0.84 01 Jun €0.84 25 May €0.83 18 May €0.82 11 May €0.82 04 May €0.84 27 Apr €0.87 20 Apr €0.88 06 Apr €0.91 30 Mar €0.96 23 Mar €1.01 16 Mar €1.06 09 Mar €1.09 02 Mar €1.10 24 Feb €1.10 17 Feb €1.11 10 Feb €1.11 03 Feb €1.11 27 Jan €1.11 20 Jan €1.11 13 Jan €1.11 06 Jan €1.11

2019 49 weeks

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16 Dec €1.11 09 Dec €1.11 02 Dec €1.11 25 Nov €1.11 18 Nov €1.11 11 Nov €1.11 04 Nov €1.11 28 Oct €1.11 21 Oct €1.11 14 Oct €1.11 07 Oct €1.11 30 Sep €1.11 23 Sep €1.11 16 Sep €1.10 09 Sep €1.10 02 Sep €1.11 26 Aug €1.11 19 Aug €1.11 12 Aug €1.11 05 Aug €1.11 29 Jul €1.11 22 Jul €1.12 15 Jul €1.11 08 Jul €1.11 01 Jul €1.11 24 Jun €1.11 17 Jun €1.12 10 Jun €1.13 03 Jun €1.13 27 May €1.14 20 May €1.13 13 May €1.12 06 May €1.11 29 Apr €1.10 15 Apr €1.13 08 Apr €1.07 01 Apr €1.06 25 Mar €1.06 18 Mar €1.04 11 Mar €1.04 04 Mar €1.03 25 Feb €1.01 18 Feb €1.00 11 Feb €0.99 04 Feb €0.98 28 Jan €0.99 21 Jan €0.98 14 Jan €0.98 07 Jan €0.98

2018 50 weeks

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17 Dec €1.00 10 Dec €1.01 03 Dec €1.03 26 Nov €1.06 19 Nov €1.10 12 Nov €1.16 05 Nov €1.19 29 Oct €1.20 22 Oct €1.18 15 Oct €1.17 08 Oct €1.16 01 Oct €1.15 24 Sep €1.15 17 Sep €1.15 10 Sep €1.14 03 Sep €1.14 27 Aug €1.14 20 Aug €1.14 13 Aug €1.14 06 Aug €1.14 30 Jul €1.13 23 Jul €1.13 16 Jul €1.13 09 Jul €1.13 02 Jul €1.13 25 Jun €1.14 18 Jun €1.14 11 Jun €1.13 04 Jun €1.12 28 May €1.12 21 May €1.10 14 May €1.09 07 May €1.08 30 Apr €1.06 23 Apr €1.05 16 Apr €1.05 09 Apr €1.04 26 Mar €1.04 19 Mar €1.04 12 Mar €1.04 05 Mar €1.04 26 Feb €1.05 19 Feb €1.05 12 Feb €1.06 05 Feb €1.06 29 Jan €1.05 22 Jan €1.04 15 Jan €1.04 08 Jan €1.04 01 Jan €1.04

2017 50 weeks

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18 Dec €1.04 11 Dec €1.04 04 Dec €1.04 27 Nov €1.03 20 Nov €1.03 13 Nov €1.03 06 Nov €1.02 30 Oct €1.02 23 Oct €1.01 16 Oct €1.02 09 Oct €1.03 02 Oct €1.02 25 Sep €1.03 18 Sep €1.02 11 Sep €1.02 04 Sep €1.01 28 Aug €1.01 21 Aug €1.01 14 Aug €1.00 07 Aug €1.00 31 Jul €1.00 24 Jul €1.00 17 Jul €1.00 10 Jul €1.00 03 Jul €1.00 26 Jun €1.00 19 Jun €1.01 12 Jun €1.03 05 Jun €1.03 29 May €1.03 22 May €1.04 15 May €1.04 08 May €1.04 01 May €1.05 24 Apr €1.05 10 Apr €1.04 03 Apr €1.03 27 Mar €1.04 20 Mar €1.04 13 Mar €1.04 06 Mar €1.02 27 Feb €1.02 20 Feb €1.04 13 Feb €1.04 06 Feb €1.05 30 Jan €1.05 23 Jan €1.05 16 Jan €1.04 09 Jan €1.04 02 Jan €1.03

2016 50 weeks

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19 Dec €1.02 12 Dec €1.02 05 Dec €1.01 28 Nov €1.01 21 Nov €1.01 14 Nov €1.01 07 Nov €1.01 31 Oct €1.02 24 Oct €1.01 17 Oct €1.00 10 Oct €0.99 03 Oct €0.97 26 Sep €0.99 19 Sep €1.00 12 Sep €1.02 05 Sep €1.00 29 Aug €1.00 22 Aug €1.00 15 Aug €0.99 08 Aug €1.00 01 Aug €1.00 25 Jul €1.00 18 Jul €1.00 11 Jul €1.00 04 Jul €1.00 27 Jun €1.00 20 Jun €1.02 13 Jun €0.97 06 Jun €0.96 30 May €0.96 23 May €0.95 16 May €0.95 09 May €0.94 02 May €0.93 25 Apr €0.92 18 Apr €0.92 11 Apr €0.92 04 Apr €0.92 21 Mar €0.91 14 Mar €0.91 07 Mar €0.90 29 Feb €0.91 22 Feb €0.94 15 Feb €0.98 08 Feb €1.04 01 Feb €1.04 25 Jan €1.04 18 Jan €1.04 11 Jan €1.04 04 Jan €1.04

2015 49 weeks

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14 Dec €1.04 07 Dec €1.05 30 Nov €1.05 23 Nov €1.05 16 Nov €1.05 09 Nov €1.05 02 Nov €1.04 26 Oct €1.04 19 Oct €1.07 12 Oct €1.07 05 Oct €1.07 28 Sep €1.07 21 Sep €1.08 14 Sep €1.10 07 Sep €1.10 31 Aug €1.13 24 Aug €1.16 17 Aug €1.18 10 Aug €1.18 03 Aug €1.18 27 Jul €1.18 20 Jul €1.19 13 Jul €1.19 06 Jul €1.19 29 Jun €1.18 22 Jun €1.17 15 Jun €1.17 08 Jun €1.17 01 Jun €1.17 25 May €1.17 18 May €1.16 11 May €1.16 04 May €1.15 27 Apr €1.12 20 Apr €1.12 13 Apr €1.12 30 Mar €1.12 23 Mar €1.12 16 Mar €1.11 09 Mar €1.10 02 Mar €1.09 23 Feb €1.05 16 Feb €1.02 09 Feb €0.98 02 Feb €0.96 26 Jan €0.97 19 Jan €0.98 12 Jan €1.06 05 Jan €1.12

2014 49 weeks

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15 Dec €1.17 08 Dec €1.17 01 Dec €1.17 24 Nov €1.19 17 Nov €1.19 10 Nov €1.20 03 Nov €1.21 27 Oct €1.24 20 Oct €1.27 13 Oct €1.28 06 Oct €1.28 29 Sep €1.28 22 Sep €1.30 15 Sep €1.30 08 Sep €1.30 01 Sep €1.30 25 Aug €1.30 18 Aug €1.30 11 Aug €1.30 04 Aug €1.30 28 Jul €1.30 21 Jul €1.30 14 Jul €1.30 07 Jul €1.29 30 Jun €1.29 23 Jun €1.28 16 Jun €1.28 09 Jun €1.28 02 Jun €1.28 26 May €1.29 19 May €1.29 12 May €1.29 05 May €1.29 28 Apr €1.29 14 Apr €1.29 07 Apr €1.29 31 Mar €1.28 24 Mar €1.28 17 Mar €1.28 10 Mar €1.28 03 Mar €1.28 24 Feb €1.28 17 Feb €1.30 10 Feb €1.30 03 Feb €1.30 27 Jan €1.31 20 Jan €1.32 13 Jan €1.32 06 Jan €1.32

2013 50 weeks

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16 Dec €1.32 09 Dec €1.32 02 Dec €1.32 25 Nov €1.31 18 Nov €1.31 11 Nov €1.31 04 Nov €1.31 28 Oct €1.31 21 Oct €1.31 14 Oct €1.31 07 Oct €1.31 30 Sep €1.33 23 Sep €1.33 16 Sep €1.33 09 Sep €1.34 02 Sep €1.34 26 Aug €1.33 19 Aug €1.33 12 Aug €1.33 05 Aug €1.33 29 Jul €1.33 22 Jul €1.31 15 Jul €1.30 08 Jul €1.29 01 Jul €1.30 24 Jun €1.31 17 Jun €1.31 10 Jun €1.31 03 Jun €1.31 27 May €1.31 20 May €1.31 13 May €1.31 06 May €1.32 29 Apr €1.31 22 Apr €1.30 15 Apr €1.32 08 Apr €1.34 01 Apr €1.34 25 Mar €1.33 18 Mar €1.33 11 Mar €1.34 04 Mar €1.35 25 Feb €1.36 18 Feb €1.34 11 Feb €1.33 04 Feb €1.31 28 Jan €1.29 21 Jan €1.29 14 Jan €1.28 07 Jan €1.27

2012 49 weeks

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17 Dec €1.27 10 Dec €1.28 03 Dec €1.29 26 Nov €1.29 19 Nov €1.29 12 Nov €1.32 05 Nov €1.34 29 Oct €1.34 22 Oct €1.37 15 Oct €1.37 08 Oct €1.37 01 Oct €1.29 24 Sep €1.31 17 Sep €1.34 10 Sep €1.34 03 Sep €1.34 27 Aug €1.34 20 Aug €1.34 13 Aug €1.30 06 Aug €1.28 30 Jul €1.25 23 Jul €1.27 16 Jul €1.24 09 Jul €1.23 02 Jul €1.19 25 Jun €1.21 18 Jun €1.21 11 Jun €1.21 04 Jun €1.21 28 May €1.24 21 May €1.24 14 May €1.24 07 May €1.28 30 Apr €1.30 23 Apr €1.31 16 Apr €1.33 02 Apr €1.33 26 Mar €1.31 19 Mar €1.31 12 Mar €1.28 05 Mar €1.25 27 Feb €1.27 20 Feb €1.27 13 Feb €1.23 06 Feb €1.23 30 Jan €1.23 23 Jan €1.22 16 Jan €1.20 09 Jan €1.20

2011 49 weeks

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19 Dec €1.14 12 Dec €1.14 05 Dec €1.14 28 Nov €1.13 21 Nov €1.15 14 Nov €1.17 07 Nov €1.16 31 Oct €1.16 24 Oct €1.19 17 Oct €1.19 10 Oct €1.16 03 Oct €1.17 26 Sep €1.19 19 Sep €1.19 12 Sep €1.19 05 Sep €1.19 29 Aug €1.18 22 Aug €1.17 08 Aug €1.20 01 Aug €1.22 25 Jul €1.22 18 Jul €1.22 11 Jul €1.18 04 Jul €1.16 27 Jun €1.14 20 Jun €1.17 13 Jun €1.16 06 Jun €1.19 30 May €1.19 23 May €1.18 16 May €1.18 09 May €1.20 02 May €1.21 18 Apr €1.17 11 Apr €1.17 04 Apr €1.16 28 Mar €1.16 21 Mar €1.14 14 Mar €1.18 07 Mar €1.20 28 Feb €1.18 21 Feb €1.15 14 Feb €1.13 07 Feb €1.12 31 Jan €1.11 24 Jan €1.14 17 Jan €1.17 10 Jan €1.11 03 Jan €1.12

2010 49 weeks

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20 Dec €1.09 13 Dec €1.09 06 Dec €1.09 29 Nov €1.04 22 Nov €1.04 15 Nov €1.04 08 Nov €1.02 25 Oct €1.02 18 Oct €1.03 11 Oct €1.02 04 Oct €1.00 27 Sep €1.00 20 Sep €1.03 13 Sep €1.04 06 Sep €1.04 30 Aug €1.03 23 Aug €1.03 16 Aug €1.03 09 Aug €1.03 02 Aug €1.01 26 Jul €1.01 19 Jul €1.01 12 Jul €1.03 05 Jul €1.03 28 Jun €1.05 21 Jun €1.05 14 Jun €1.04 07 Jun €1.02 31 May €1.02 24 May €1.04 17 May €1.04 10 May €1.04 03 May €1.05 26 Apr €1.05 19 Apr €1.05 12 Apr €1.05 29 Mar €1.02 22 Mar €1.02 15 Mar €1.02 08 Mar €1.00 01 Mar €0.98 22 Feb €0.96 15 Feb €0.95 08 Feb €0.96 01 Feb €0.95 25 Jan €0.95 18 Jan €0.96 11 Jan €0.95 04 Jan €0.94

2009 50 weeks

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21 Dec €0.91 14 Dec €0.92 07 Dec €0.91 30 Nov €0.91 23 Nov €0.92 16 Nov €0.92 09 Nov €0.92 02 Nov €0.94 26 Oct €0.93 19 Oct €0.90 12 Oct €0.89 05 Oct €0.89 28 Sep €0.89 21 Sep €0.88 14 Sep €0.90 07 Sep €0.93 31 Aug €0.94 24 Aug €0.95 17 Aug €0.95 10 Aug €0.96 03 Aug €0.94 27 Jul €0.90 20 Jul €0.88 13 Jul €0.91 06 Jul €0.95 29 Jun €0.95 22 Jun €0.97 15 Jun €0.95 08 Jun €0.93 01 Jun €0.91 25 May €0.91 18 May €0.89 11 May €0.87 04 May €0.85 27 Apr €0.85 20 Apr €0.84 06 Apr €0.84 30 Mar €0.84 23 Mar €0.81 16 Mar €0.80 09 Mar €0.80 02 Mar €0.80 23 Feb €0.80 16 Feb €0.82 09 Feb €0.81 02 Feb €0.79 26 Jan €0.79 19 Jan €0.78 12 Jan €0.78 05 Jan €0.74

2008 49 weeks

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15 Dec €0.77 08 Dec €0.80 01 Dec €0.81 24 Nov €0.85 17 Nov €0.87 10 Nov €0.89 03 Nov €0.89 27 Oct €0.92 20 Oct €0.92 13 Oct €0.98 06 Oct €1.02 29 Sep €1.04 22 Sep €1.05 15 Sep €1.11 08 Sep €1.08 01 Sep €1.10 25 Aug €1.07 18 Aug €1.07 11 Aug €1.07 04 Aug €1.08 28 Jul €1.10 21 Jul €1.16 14 Jul €1.16 07 Jul €1.16 30 Jun €1.15 23 Jun €1.16 16 Jun €1.16 09 Jun €1.14 02 Jun €1.12 26 May €1.12 19 May €1.11 12 May €1.08 05 May €1.06 28 Apr €1.04 21 Apr €1.02 14 Apr €1.02 07 Apr €1.01 31 Mar €1.02 17 Mar €1.01 10 Mar €1.00 03 Mar €1.02 25 Feb €1.02 18 Feb €1.01 11 Feb €0.97 04 Feb €0.97 28 Jan €0.97 21 Jan €0.98 14 Jan €0.99 07 Jan €1.00

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Fuel Prices in Bulgaria – Current Data Summary

Last updated: March 2, 2026 · Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin

Current Fuel Prices in Bulgaria (2026)

As of March 2, 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria is €1.229 per liter (€4.65 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.245 per liter (€4.71 per US gallon). This is 20.7% below the EU average of €1.535/L for petrol and 19.7% below the EU average of €1.523/L for diesel. Compared to the previous week, petrol prices increased by 0.08% and diesel prices increased by 0.33%.

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 908 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 €61.45, which represents approximately 6.1% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.1300/kWh and the current inflation rate is 2.6%.

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Vignette from €4.09 Required for highways

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Bulgaria requires a valid vignette (motorway sticker) to use highways and expressways.

1-Day E-Vignette €4.09

Weekend E-Vignette €5.11

7-Day E-Vignette €7.67

30-Day E-Vignette €15.34

90-Day E-Vignette €27.61

Annual E-Vignette €49.60

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140

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Seasonal Requirements

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3PMSF ✗

Studded ✗ No

Min Tread 4.0mm

Fine €25

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Legal Status

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gavel Enforcement None

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Legal - commonly used

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Hands-Free ✓ OK

Fine €25

Points 6 pts

Emergency ✓ OK

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Windshield None

Front Side None

Rear Side Any

Rear Window Any

Fine Range 50-200 BGN

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block Reflective/mirror tints prohibited

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Daytime Running Lights

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DRL Status

Mandatory 24/7

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visibility_off Poor visibility

water_drop Wipers = lights

💡 Low beam required

Fine BGN 50 moderate

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Detection & Jamming Devices

Detector

✅ Legal

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Jammer

❌ Illegal

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GPS Apps

✅ Legal

info One of the few EU countries where passive radar detectors are fully legal. Active jammers remain prohibited.

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How much does fuel cost in Bulgaria right now? expand_more

As of 2026-01-26, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria is €1.218 per liter (€4.61 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.222 per liter (€4.63 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? expand_more

Bulgaria ranks #1 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.218/L is 20.7% below the EU average of €1.535/L. Diesel at €1.222/L is 19.7% below the EU average of €1.523/L. See the full EU ranking.

Are fuel prices going up or down in Bulgaria? expand_more

In the latest weekly update (2026-01-26), petrol prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.08% and diesel prices increased by 0.33%. The all-time price range for petrol in Bulgaria is €0.741 – €1.724 per liter. Current prices are at 49% of that historical range.

How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in Bulgaria? expand_more

A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria costs approximately €60.90. A tank of diesel costs approximately €61.10. Based on the average net monthly wage of €1,000 in Bulgaria, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 9.7 hours of work.

Where is fuel cheaper near Bulgaria? expand_more

Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Bulgaria (€1.218/L): Romania €1.521/L.

Are there toll roads or vignettes in Bulgaria? expand_more

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? expand_more

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? expand_more

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? expand_more

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? expand_more

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? expand_more

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? expand_more

This page provides 908 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? expand_more

With an average net monthly wage of €1,000, filling a 50L petrol tank (€60.90) requires approximately 9.7 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for Bulgaria is 63/100 (NEUTRAL). EU wage comparison →

How much is a gallon of gas in Bulgaria? expand_more

As of 2026-01-26, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Bulgaria costs approximately €4.61. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €4.63. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per liter at the pump.

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