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FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 1,082
Viewing: 22 February 2021
EURO 95
€1.127
[ UPDATED: 22 Feb 2021 ]
#7 of 27 EU countries
Vs Last Week
+0.18%
Vs EU Average
−14.09%
€0.80ALL-TIME RANGE (2005-01-03–2026)€1.71
36% of historical peak
DIESEL
€1.180
[ UPDATED: 22 Feb 2021 ]
Vs Last Week
+1.11%
Vs EU Average
−4.15%
€0.81ALL-TIME RANGE€1.81
37% of historical peak
Fuel is 4.8% cheaper in Romania
Euro 95 at €1.073/L — save €2.70 per 50L tank
vs
Hungary vs USA
| Fuel |  HU €/L |
 USA €/L |
USA $/gal |
Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 95 | €1.127 | €1.029 | $4.45 | +9.5% |
| Diesel | €1.180 | €1.109 | $4.80 | +6.4% |
Best Time to Travel · Hungary Seasonal Fuel Patterns
Based on 22+ years of weekly data (1,075 data points) · hover any bar for detail
Euro 95 — cheapest in Nov, most expensive in Jul, saving up to €3.19 per tank. You're in the most expensive month right now.
EURO 95▼ €1.218 Nov→▲ €1.282 Julsave €3.19 per tank
▲ Nov (cheapest · €1.218)Jul (priciest · €1.282) ▲
DIESEL▼ €1.251 Feb→▲ €1.293 Decsave €2.11 per tank
▲ Feb (cheapest · €1.251)Dec (priciest · €1.293) ▲
Current month (Jul)
50L tank comparison · 22yr historical avg
NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES // PRICE COMPARISON
Romania
E95 €1.073D €1.072
▼ -4.8% vs Hungary
Slovenia
E95 €1.103D €1.156
▼ -2.1% vs Hungary
Austria
E95 €1.166D €1.135
▲ +3.5% vs Hungary
Slovakia
E95 €1.292D €1.135
▲ +14.6% vs Hungary
Croatia
E95 €1.302D €1.268
▲ +15.5% vs Hungary
Price History
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Euro 95
Diesel
War Impact on Hungary 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 — HUNGARY updated · source: EU Oil Bulletin
Petrol (Euro 95) in Hungary costs €1.127/L today — 14.1% below the EU-27 average of €1.312/L, ranking #7 of 27 EU countries (#1 = cheapest). Diesel costs €1.180/L, 4.1% below the EU average of €1.231/L. Over the past week, petrol increased by 0.18% and diesel increased by 1.11%. Drivers near the border can pay less in Romania, where petrol averages €1.073/L (4.8% cheaper than Hungary).
| Date | Euro 95 (€/L) | Diesel (€/L) |
|---|---|---|
| €1.636 | €1.685 | |
| €1.648 | €1.673 | |
| €1.624 | €1.642 | |
| €1.637 | €1.680 | |
| €1.705 | €1.773 | |
| €1.681 | €1.747 | |
| €1.687 | €1.752 | |
| €1.685 | €1.754 | |
| €1.659 | €1.727 | |
| €1.682 | €1.754 | |
| €1.651 | €1.727 | |
| €1.645 | €1.705 |
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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 = $1.1426 LIVE
20 Jul 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 Hungary's weekly fuel prices. 1,075 snapshots from 2005 to present.
2020s
7 years · 335 weeks
2026
NOW
€1.57
+6.1%
€1.42 – €1.71
2025
52w
€1.48
-3.2%
€1.42 – €1.56
2024
53w
€1.53
-3.2%
€1.46 – €1.65
2023
52w
€1.58
+22.8%
€1.43 – €1.71
2022
51w
€1.29
+4.3%
€1.20 – €1.59
2021
49w
€1.24
+20.9%
€1.04 – €1.41
2020
50w
€1.02
-12.7%
€0.80 – €1.21
2010s
10 years · 494 weeks
2019
49w
€1.17
-2.1%
€1.07 – €1.27
2018
50w
€1.20
+4.4%
€1.09 – €1.26
2017
50w
€1.15
+7.3%
€1.09 – €1.21
2016
50w
€1.07
-7.7%
€0.97 – €1.15
2015
49w
€1.16
-12.7%
€1.03 – €1.28
2014
49w
€1.33
-5.8%
€1.15 – €1.39
2013
50w
€1.41
-4.8%
€1.33 – €1.50
2012
49w
€1.48
+7.8%
€1.31 – €1.59
2011
49w
€1.37
+12.2%
€1.26 – €1.48
2010
49w
€1.22
+22.4%
€1.15 – €1.31
2000s
5 years · 246 weeks
2009
50w
€1.00
-15.3%
€0.82 – €1.14
2008
49w
€1.18
+7.2%
€0.88 – €1.40
2007
49w
€1.10
+4.9%
€0.97 – €1.18
2006
49w
€1.05
-0.2%
€0.98 – €1.14
2005
49w
€1.05
—
€0.93 – €1.19
Fuel Prices in Hungary – Current Data Summary
Last updated: · Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin
Current Fuel Prices in Hungary (2026)
As of 13 Jul 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary is €1.636 per liter (€6.19 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.685 per liter (€6.38 per US gallon). This is 14.1% below the EU average of €1.312/L for petrol and 4.1% below the EU average of €1.231/L for diesel. Compared to the previous week, petrol prices increased by 0.18% and diesel prices increased by 1.11%.
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 1,075 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 €81.80, which represents approximately 8.1% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.1040/kWh and the current inflation rate is 4.4%.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE // LOCAL DATA
AVG. NET WAGE
€1,015.36
Monthly Estimate
ELECTRICITY
€0.1040
Per kWh
INFLATION
4.4%
CPI (YoY)
ROAD TOLLS & VIGNETTES // HUNGARY
Vignette from €15.36
Required for highways
VIGNETTE REQUIRED
Hungary 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
0
Hungary Tolls
0
Bridges
0
Tunnels
433
Other EU Tolls
Last updated: 12.06.2026 (06:35)
Driving Rules in Hungary
Driving Side
Traffic Direction
Drives on the
RIGHT SIDE
Steering wheel on Left
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‰
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
Warning Triangle
Reflective Vest
per person
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
Warning triangle
ECE R27 approved, reflective
Reflective safety vest
EN ISO 20471:2013, fluorescent yellow or orange-red with reflective stripes
Legal
Hungarian Road Traffic Regulations
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (15:12)
Winter Tire Laws
Seasonal Requirements
Regulation Type
Situational
3PMSF
✗
Studded
✗ No
Min Tread
4.0mm
Fine
—
Dashcam Laws
Recording Regulations
Legal Status
Restricted
Max Fine
€500
Enforcement
Moderate
Court Evidence
Conditional
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 exemptions available
Reflective/mirror tints prohibited
Headlight & DRL Laws
Daytime Running Lights
DRL Status
Outside Cities
DRLs OK
Tunnels
Poor visibility
Wipers = lights
Fine
HUF 15,000-30,000
moderate
Mandatory outside cities
Radar Detector Laws
Detection & Jamming Devices
Detector
Legal
Jammer
Illegal
GPS Apps
Legal
Passive radar detectors are legal. Active jammers prohibited. One of the more permissive EU countries.
Annual Inflation Rate (HICP)
Latest: 2.3% (May 2026)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does fuel cost in Hungary right now?
As of 22 Feb 2021, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary is €1.127 per liter (€4.27 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.180 per liter (€4.47 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?
Hungary ranks #7 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.127/L is 14.1% below the EU average of €1.312/L. Diesel at €1.180/L is 4.1% below the EU average of €1.231/L. See the full EU ranking.
Are fuel prices going up or down in Hungary?
In the latest weekly update (22 Feb 2021), petrol prices in Hungary increased by 0.18% and diesel prices increased by 1.11%. The all-time price range for petrol in Hungary is €0.804 – €1.707 per liter. Current prices are at 36% of that historical range.
How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in Hungary?
A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary costs approximately €56.35. A tank of diesel costs approximately €59.00. Based on the average net monthly wage of €1,015 in Hungary, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 8.9 hours of work.
Where is fuel cheaper near Hungary?
Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Hungary (€1.127/L): Romania €1.073/L, Slovenia €1.103/L, Austria €1.166/L, Slovakia €1.292/L, Croatia €1.302/L. The cheapest fuel near Hungary is in Romania at €1.073/L (4.8% cheaper). Use the Road Trip Calculator to plan optimal refueling stops.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Hungary?
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?
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?
The BAC limit in Hungary is 0.00‰ for regular drivers. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and possible imprisonment.
What safety equipment is required in a car in Hungary?
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?
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?
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?
This page provides 1,075 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?
With an average net monthly wage of €1,015, filling a 50L petrol tank (€56.35) requires approximately 8.9 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for Hungary is 65/100 (GREED). EU wage comparison →
How much is a gallon of gas in Hungary?
As of 22 Feb 2021, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Hungary costs approximately €4.27. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €4.47. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per liter at the pump.
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Comprehensive European fuel, economic & driving regulation data from 2005 to present. Built for researchers, analysts, travel apps & developers.
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