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Diesel €1.942/L · Euro 95 €1.851/L · Latest Update: 7 Sept 2026
FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 943
Diesel excise cut by 25% (01–15.09.2026) · review due 15.09.2026
EU Oil Bulletin 7 Sept 2026: diesel €1.942/L, +€0.004 vs 31 Aug 2026
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Cost of driving 100 km in Romania
EURO 95
€1.851
[ UPDATED: 7 Sept 2026 ]
#13 of 27 EU countries
Vs Last Week
+2.10%
Vs EU Average
−2.95%
€0.67ALL-TIME RANGE (2005–2026)€1.85
100% of all-time price range
DIESEL
€1.942
[ UPDATED: 7 Sept 2026 ]
Vs Last Week
+0.21%
Vs EU Average
−4.24%
€0.78ALL-TIME RANGE€2.03
93% of all-time price range
Real-time station prices from official government open data · Updated every 12–18 hours · EC bulletin: 07 Sep 2026
Benzină / Euro 95
—
€/L
EC weekly avg:
€1.851/L
Motorină / Diesel
—
€/L
EC weekly avg:
€1.942/L
Fuel is 15.1% cheaper in Bulgaria
Euro 95 at €1.571/L — save €14.00 per 50L tank
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Romania vs USA
EIA · 7 Sept 2026
| Fuel | RO €/L | USA €/L | USA $/gal | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 95 | €1.851 | €1.087 | $4.78 | +70.3% |
| Diesel | €1.942 | €1.357 | $5.97 | +43.1% |
Best Time to Travel · Romania Seasonal Fuel Patterns
Based on 18+ years of weekly data (936 data points) · hover any bar for detail
Euro 95 — cheapest in Jan, most expensive in Aug, saving up to €4.51 per tank.
EURO 95▼ €1.169 Jan→▲ €1.259 Augsave €4.51 per tank
▲ Jan (cheapest · €1.169)Aug (priciest · €1.259) ▲
DIESEL▼ €1.208 Jan→▲ €1.282 Augsave €3.74 per tank
▲ Jan (cheapest · €1.208)Aug (priciest · €1.282) ▲
Current month (Sep)
50L tank comparison · 18yr historical avg
NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES // PRICE COMPARISON
Price History
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Euro 95
Diesel
Price Breakdown — Where Your Money Goes
Euro 95 · €1.851/L
Product €0.947
Excise €0.583
VAT €0.321
Tax Share
48.8%
VAT Rate
21%
Taxes Total
€0.904
Tax share is 2.6% above the EU average (46.2%)
Diesel · €1.942/L
Product €1.205
Excise €0.401
VAT €0.337
Tax Share
38.0%
VAT Rate
21%
Taxes Total
€0.738
Tax share is 1.0% below the EU average (39.0%)
Romania ranks #11 out of 27 EU countries for highest tax share on Euro 95
Read the full explainer: taxes, duties and what actually moves the price →
War Impact on Romania Fuel Prices
■ Russia-Ukraine War · Started Feb 24, 2022
■ 2026 Iran War · Started Feb 28, 2026
Euro 95 & Diesel price change (%) from Week 0
Russia-Ukraine War
2026 Iran War
PRICE ANALYSIS — ROMANIA updated · source: EU Oil Bulletin
Petrol (Euro 95) in Romania costs €1.851/L today — 2.9% below the EU-27 average of €1.907/L, ranking #13 of 27 EU countries (#1 = cheapest). Diesel costs €1.942/L, 4.2% below the EU average of €2.028/L. Over the past week, petrol increased by 2.10% and diesel increased by 0.21%. Drivers near the border can pay less in Bulgaria, where petrol averages €1.571/L (15.1% cheaper than Romania).
| Date | Euro 95 (€/L) | Diesel (€/L) |
|---|---|---|
| €1.851 | €1.942 | |
| €1.813 | €1.938 | |
| €1.816 | €1.940 | |
| €1.816 | €2.030 | |
| €1.791 | €2.013 | |
| €1.803 | €2.028 | |
| €1.768 | €1.995 | |
| €1.721 | €1.888 | |
| €1.652 | €1.806 | |
| €1.652 | €1.813 | |
| €1.651 | €1.750 | |
| €1.634 | €1.729 | |
| €1.675 | €1.738 |
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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 = $1.1616 LIVE
10 Sept 2026 · ECB Reference Rate
EUR/USD
since 1999
Diesel + E95
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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 Romania's weekly fuel prices. 936 snapshots from 2005 to present.
2020s
7 years · 343 weeks
2026
NOW
€1.69
+16.5%
€1.49 – €1.85
2025
52w
€1.45
+0.9%
€1.36 – €1.53
2024
53w
€1.44
+4.9%
€1.33 – €1.55
2023
52w
€1.37
-10.7%
€1.28 – €1.47
2022
51w
€1.54
+32.3%
€1.25 – €1.73
2021
49w
€1.16
+21.8%
€1.00 – €1.28
2020
50w
€0.95
-17.7%
€0.87 – €1.10
2010s
10 years · 494 weeks
2019
49w
€1.16
-2.5%
€1.06 – €1.22
2018
50w
€1.19
+13.2%
€1.09 – €1.26
2017
50w
€1.05
-3.6%
€0.98 – €1.12
2016
50w
€1.09
-9.5%
€1.00 – €1.15
2015
49w
€1.20
-10.2%
€1.09 – €1.31
2014
49w
€1.34
+4.7%
€1.18 – €1.45
2013
50w
€1.28
+0.3%
€1.20 – €1.36
2012
49w
€1.27
+3.7%
€1.22 – €1.36
2011
49w
€1.23
+15.5%
€1.15 – €1.29
2010
49w
€1.06
+25.9%
€0.98 – €1.14
2000s
2 years · 99 weeks
2009
50w
€0.84
-17.5%
€0.67 – €0.93
2008
49w
€1.02
—
€0.75 – €1.17
Fuel Prices in Romania – Current Data Summary
Last updated: · Source: EU Oil Bulletin · Updated weekly
Current Fuel Prices in Romania (2026)
As of 7 Sept 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Romania is €1.851 per litre (€7.01 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.942 per litre (€7.35 per US gallon). This is 2.9% below the EU average of €1.907/L for petrol and 4.2% below the EU average of €2.028/L for diesel. Compared to the previous week, petrol prices increased by 2.10% and diesel prices increased by 0.21%.
Historical Data & Downloads
This page displays the last 3 months of weekly fuel price data (13 data points) for Romania. 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 936 data points covering January 2005 to present, access our API.
All-time price range (2005–2026): Euro 95 €0.67–€1.85. Diesel €0.78–€2.03. Euro 95 is at 100.0% of its historical range.
Machine-readable data: llms.txt·llms-full.txt·All EU llms.txt
Purchasing Power Context
With an average net wage of €1,020.22 per month in Romania, a full 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol costs €92.55, which represents approximately 9.1% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.2893/kWh and the current inflation rate is 9.2%.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE // LOCAL DATA
AVG. NET WAGE
€1,020.22
Monthly Estimate
€92.55 per 50L tank
ELECTRICITY €0.2893 Per kWh
Annual Inflation Rate (HICP) · Latest: 9.2% (Jun 2026) Explore More →
ROAD TOLLS & VIGNETTES // ROMANIA
Vignette from €3.50
Required for highways
Bridges up to €5.71
4 toll bridges
VIGNETTE REQUIRED
Romania requires a valid vignette (motorway sticker) to use highways and expressways.
Romania uses a vignette system. You must purchase a vignette (road tax sticker or e-vignette) before using the motorways.
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Driving Rules in Romania
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FEAR
Fuel Price Fear & Greed Index for Romania — based on affordability, energy costs, and inflation.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does fuel cost in Romania right now?
As of 7 Sept 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Romania is €1.851 per litre (€7.01 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.942 per litre (€7.35 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.
Is fuel in Romania expensive compared to other EU countries?
Romania ranks #13 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.851/L is 2.9% below the EU average of €1.907/L. Diesel at €1.942/L is 4.2% below the EU average of €2.028/L. See the full EU ranking.
Are fuel prices going up or down in Romania?
In the latest weekly update (7 Sept 2026), petrol prices in Romania increased by 2.10% and diesel prices increased by 0.21%. The all-time price range for petrol in Romania is €0.666 – €1.851 per litre. Current prices are at 100% of that historical range.
How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in Romania?
A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in Romania costs approximately €92.55. A tank of diesel costs approximately €97.10. Based on the average net monthly wage of €1,020 in Romania, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 14.5 hours of work.
Where is fuel cheaper near Romania?
Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Romania (€1.851/L): Bulgaria €1.571/L, Hungary €1.644/L. The cheapest fuel near Romania is in Bulgaria at €1.571/L (15.1% cheaper). Use the Road Trip Calculator to plan optimal refueling stops.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Romania?
Romania 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 Romania?
Speed limits for cars in Romania: Urban: 50 km/h. Rural: 90 km/h. Motorway: 130 km/h. Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. Full speed limit guide →
What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in Romania?
The BAC limit in Romania is 0.00‰ for regular drivers. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and possible imprisonment.
What safety equipment is required in a car in Romania?
Required car safety equipment in Romania: 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 Romania?
Winter tires are not mandatory in Romania, but may be advisable in winter conditions. Studded tires are not allowed. Full tire regulations →
What is the cheapest month to buy fuel in Romania?
Based on 21+ years of historical data, fuel in Romania tends to be cheapest in Jan and most expensive in Aug. However, prices are primarily driven by global crude oil markets, so seasonal patterns can vary. The all-time petrol range in Romania is €0.666 – €1.851/L.
Where can I find historical fuel prices for Romania?
This page provides 936 weekly data points for Romania 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 Romania relative to wages?
With an average net monthly wage of €1,020, filling a 50L petrol tank (€92.55) requires approximately 14.5 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for Romania is 35/100 (FEAR).
How much is a gallon of gas in Romania?
As of 7 Sept 2026, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Romania costs approximately €7.01. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €7.35. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per litre at the pump.