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HUNGARY [HU]

FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 1,063
Viewing: 12 January 2026
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You are viewing fuel prices from 12 January 2026
Today's price is 2.9% higher than on this date
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EURO 95 local_gas_station
€1.422
[ UPDATED: 2026-01-12 ]
emoji_events #11 of 27 EU countries
Vs Last Week arrow_downward -1.11%
Vs EU Average arrow_downward -6.37%
€0.80ALL-TIME RANGE (2005-01-03–2026)€1.71
68% of historical peak
DIESEL local_shipping
€1.459
[ UPDATED: 2026-01-12 ]
Vs Last Week arrow_downward -0.75%
Vs EU Average arrow_downward -2.50%
€0.81ALL-TIME RANGE€1.81
65% of historical peak
Slovenia
🚗 Fuel is 3% cheaper in Slovenia
Euro 95 at €1.380/L — save €2.10 per 50L tank
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Best Time to Travel · Hungary Seasonal Fuel Patterns
Based on 22+ years of weekly data (1056 data points) · hover any bar for detail
Euro 95 — cheapest in Nov, most expensive in Jul, saving up to €2.81 per tank.
local_gas_station EURO 95▼ €1.218 Nov▲ €1.274 Julsave €2.81/tank
JAN · EURO 95
€1.226/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€0.42/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€2.39/tank
price position15%
jan
FEB · EURO 95
€1.230/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€0.60/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€2.21/tank
price position21%
feb
MAR · EURO 95
€1.227/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€0.46/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€2.35/tank
price position16%
NOW
mar
APR · EURO 95
€1.260/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€2.14/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€0.67/tank
price position76%
apr
MAY · EURO 95
€1.245/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€1.35/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€1.46/tank
price position48%
may
JUN · EURO 95
€1.253/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€1.76/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€1.05/tank
price position63%
jun
JUL · EURO 95
€1.274/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€2.81/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€0.00/tank
price position100%
PRICIEST
jul
AUG · EURO 95
€1.265/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€2.38/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€0.42/tank
price position85%
aug
SEP · EURO 95
€1.270/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€2.64/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€0.17/tank
price position94%
sep
OCT · EURO 95
€1.243/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€1.26/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€1.54/tank
price position45%
oct
NOV · EURO 95
€1.218/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€0.00/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€2.81/tank
price position0%
CHEAPEST
nov
DEC · EURO 95
€1.243/L
vs cheapest (Nov)+€1.27/tank
vs priciest (Jul)-€1.53/tank
price position45%
dec
▲ Nov (cheapest · €1.218)Jul (priciest · €1.274) ▲
local_shipping DIESEL▼ €1.240 May▲ €1.293 Decsave €2.65/tank
JAN · DIESEL
€1.257/L
vs cheapest (May)+€0.88/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€1.77/tank
price position33%
jan
FEB · DIESEL
€1.251/L
vs cheapest (May)+€0.54/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€2.11/tank
price position21%
feb
MAR · DIESEL
€1.244/L
vs cheapest (May)+€0.21/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€2.44/tank
price position8%
NOW
mar
APR · DIESEL
€1.260/L
vs cheapest (May)+€1.00/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€1.65/tank
price position38%
apr
MAY · DIESEL
€1.240/L
vs cheapest (May)+€0.00/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€2.65/tank
price position0%
CHEAPEST
may
JUN · DIESEL
€1.251/L
vs cheapest (May)+€0.55/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€2.10/tank
price position21%
jun
JUL · DIESEL
€1.272/L
vs cheapest (May)+€1.62/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€1.03/tank
price position61%
jul
AUG · DIESEL
€1.270/L
vs cheapest (May)+€1.49/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€1.16/tank
price position56%
aug
SEP · DIESEL
€1.286/L
vs cheapest (May)+€2.31/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€0.34/tank
price position87%
sep
OCT · DIESEL
€1.281/L
vs cheapest (May)+€2.08/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€0.57/tank
price position78%
oct
NOV · DIESEL
€1.266/L
vs cheapest (May)+€1.34/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€1.31/tank
price position50%
nov
DEC · DIESEL
€1.293/L
vs cheapest (May)+€2.65/tank
vs priciest (Dec)-€0.00/tank
price position100%
PRICIEST
dec
▲ May (cheapest · €1.240)Dec (priciest · €1.293) ▲
Current month (Mar)
50L tank comparison · 22yr historical avg
near_me NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES // PRICE COMPARISON
Slovenia
Slovenia
E95 €1.380D €1.409
▼ -3% vs Hungary
Croatia
Croatia
E95 €1.410D €1.428
▼ -0.8% vs Hungary
Slovakia
Slovakia
E95 €1.440D €1.388
▲ +1.3% vs Hungary
Austria
Austria
E95 €1.453D €1.477
▲ +2.2% vs Hungary
Romania
Romania
E95 €1.500D €1.543
▲ +5.5% vs Hungary
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Weekly fuel prices for Hungary — Last 3 months — Last updated: — 12 data points Need all 1,056 data points from 2005? Access our API →
DateEuro 95 (€/L)Diesel (€/L)
€1.463 €1.530
€1.462 €1.521
€1.483 €1.525
€1.477 €1.521
€1.462 €1.507
€1.462 €1.504
€1.445 €1.483
€1.422 €1.459
€1.438 €1.470
€1.448 €1.479
€1.422 €1.457
€1.457 €1.489
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Fuel Prices in Hungary – Current Data Summary

Last updated: · Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin

Current Fuel Prices in Hungary (2026)

As of March 2, 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary is €1.463 per liter (€5.54 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.530 per liter (€5.79 per US gallon). This is 6.4% below the EU average of €1.519/L for petrol and 2.5% below the EU average of €1.496/L for diesel. Compared to the previous week, petrol prices decreased by 1.11% and diesel prices decreased by 0.75%.

Historical Data & Downloads

This page displays the last 3 months of weekly fuel price data (12 data points) for Hungary. 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 1,056 data points covering January 2005 to present, access our API.

Purchasing Power Context

With an average net wage of €1,015.36 per month in Hungary, a full 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol costs €73.15, which represents approximately 7.2% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.1040/kWh and the current inflation rate is 3.7%.

ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE // LOCAL DATA
paymentsAVG. NET WAGE
€1,015.36
Monthly Estimate
boltELECTRICITY
€0.1040
Per kWh
trending_upINFLATION
3.7%
CPI (YoY)
toll ROAD TOLLS & VIGNETTES // HUNGARY
confirmation_number
Vignette from €14.00 Required for highways
toll

warning VIGNETTE REQUIRED

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

1-Day E-Matrica €14.00
10-Day E-Matrica €17.50
Vignette Hungary (10-Day) €17.50 HUF 6,900
County E-Matrica €18.20
30-Day E-Matrica €28.30
Vignette Hungary (Monthly) €28.30 HUF 11,170
Annual E-Matrica €156.50
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Toll Gates
Toll-Free
No Data

Current Country
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Bridge
Toll Gate

Other Countries
Toll Points
toll
0
Hungary Tolls
architecture
0
Bridges
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0
Tunnels
public
487
Other EU Tolls
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Driving Rules in Hungary

Driving Side

Traffic Direction
🚗
Drives on the
RIGHT SIDE
airline_seat_recline_normal Steering wheel on Left
history Switched sides in 1941

Blood Alcohol Limits

Maximum BAC by Driver Type
Standard
0.0‰
Novice
0.0‰
Young (<21)
0.0‰
Professional
0.0‰
warning Zero tolerance policy in effect

Speed Limits

Maximum speeds for cars
50
Urban
90
Rural
130
Motorway
Enforcement: Moderate

Safety Equipment

Required Items in Vehicle
check_circle Warning Triangle
check_circle Reflective Vest per person
radio_button_unchecked Fire Extinguisher
check_circle First Aid Kit
Checkpoint Risk MEDIUM

Winter Tire Laws

Seasonal Requirements
⚠️
Regulation Type
Situational
3PMSF
Studded ✗ No
Min Tread 4.0mm
Fine

Dashcam Laws

Recording Regulations
⚠️
Legal Status
Restricted
payments Max Fine €500
gavel Enforcement Moderate
balance Court Evidence ⚠️ Conditional
autorenew Loop Recording ⚠️ Required
5-day rule - must delete recordings within 5 working days

Mobile Phone Laws

Driving Regulations
📵
Handheld Use
Banned
Hands-Free ✓ OK
Fine €80-150
Points
Emergency ✓ OK
✓ Parked 🚴 Cyclists too

Window Tint Laws

VLT Requirements
Windshield None
Front Side 70%
Rear Side Any
Rear Window Any
Fine Range 30,000-100,000 HUF
medical_services Medical exemptions available
block Reflective/mirror tints prohibited

Headlight & DRL Laws

Daytime Running Lights
🛤️
DRL Status
Outside Cities
check_circle DRLs OK
subway Tunnels
visibility_off Poor visibility
water_drop Wipers = lights
💡 Low beam required
Fine HUF 15,000-30,000 moderate
info Mandatory outside cities

Radar Detector Laws

Detection & Jamming Devices
Detector
🚫
Jammer
❌ Illegal
📱
GPS Apps
info Passive radar detectors are legal. Active jammers prohibited. One of the more permissive EU countries.

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help_outline FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does fuel cost in Hungary right now? expand_more
As of 2026-01-12, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary is €1.422 per liter (€5.38 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.459 per liter (€5.52 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.
Is fuel in Hungary expensive compared to other EU countries? expand_more
Hungary ranks #11 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.422/L is 6.4% below the EU average of €1.519/L. Diesel at €1.459/L is 2.5% below the EU average of €1.496/L. See the full EU ranking.
Are fuel prices going up or down in Hungary? expand_more
In the latest weekly update (2026-01-12), petrol prices in Hungary decreased by 1.11% and diesel prices decreased by 0.75%. The all-time price range for petrol in Hungary is €0.804 – €1.707 per liter. Current prices are at 68% of that historical range.
How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in Hungary? expand_more
A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary costs approximately €71.10. A tank of diesel costs approximately €72.95. Based on the average net monthly wage of €1,015 in Hungary, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 11.2 hours of work.
Where is fuel cheaper near Hungary? expand_more
Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Hungary (€1.422/L): Slovenia €1.380/L, Croatia €1.410/L, Slovakia €1.440/L, Austria €1.453/L, Romania €1.500/L. The cheapest fuel near Hungary is in Slovenia at €1.380/L (3% cheaper). Use the Road Trip Calculator to plan optimal refueling stops.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Hungary? expand_more
Hungary 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 Hungary? expand_more
Speed limits for cars in Hungary: Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. Full speed limit guide →
What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in Hungary? expand_more
The BAC limit in Hungary 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 Hungary? expand_more
Required car safety equipment in Hungary: 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 Hungary? expand_more
Winter tires are not mandatory in Hungary, but may be advisable in winter conditions. Studded tires are not allowed. Full tire regulations →
What is the cheapest month to buy fuel in Hungary? expand_more
Based on 21+ years of historical data, fuel in Hungary tends to be cheapest in Nov 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 Hungary is €0.804 – €1.707/L.
Where can I find historical fuel prices for Hungary? expand_more
This page provides 1,056 weekly data points for Hungary 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 Hungary relative to wages? expand_more
With an average net monthly wage of €1,015, filling a 50L petrol tank (€71.10) requires approximately 11.2 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for Hungary is 60/100 (NEUTRAL). EU wage comparison →
How much is a gallon of gas in Hungary? expand_more
As of 2026-01-12, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary costs approximately €5.38. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €5.52. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per liter at the pump.
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