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Fuel price shock 2026: how EU pump prices have moved since 23 February

On average in the EU, diesel costs 39.6% more and petrol 27.8% more than on 23 February 2026, the last EU Weekly Oil Bulletin before 28 February 2026. Below: 26 EU countries, the cost of a 50-litre tank, the weekly chart and sentences ready to quote. The page updates with every new bulletin.

Key numbers · Bulletin of 21 Sep 2026

+39.6%EU diesel since 23 Feb 2026€1.594 → €2.226 per litre
+27.8%EU petrol since 23 Feb 2026€1.637 → €2.092 per litre
+⁠€31.60Per 50-litre tank of diesel, EU€79.70 → €111.30 · petrol: +⁠€22.75
+56.0%Biggest diesel rise: Bulgaria€1.228 → €1.916 per litre since 23 Feb 2026

Source: EU Weekly Oil Bulletin (European Commission), prices of 23 Feb 2026 and 21 Sep 2026 · EU = weighted EU-27 average · € per litre, all taxes included

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26 EU countries: price on 23 Feb 2026 and now, change, cost of a 50-litre tank

Bulletin of 21 Sep 2026

National average pump prices with all taxes, in € per litre, from the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin. Click a column heading to sort. Choose the fuel above the table.

Diesel

Diesel prices by country, 23 Feb 2026 and 21 Sep 2026, € per litre

EU average (weighted)	€1.594	€2.226	+39.6%	+⁠€31.60
Bulgaria	€1.228	€1.916	+56.0%	+⁠€34.40
Czechia	€1.363	€2.071	+51.9%	+⁠€35.40
Estonia	€1.391	€2.113	+51.9%	+⁠€36.10
Finland	€1.738	€2.555	+47.0%	+⁠€40.85
Belgium	€1.627	€2.387	+46.7%	+⁠€38.00
Austria	€1.546	€2.238	+44.8%	+⁠€34.60
France	€1.650	€2.383	+44.4%	+⁠€36.65
Luxembourg	€1.465	€2.114	+44.3%	+⁠€32.45
Greece	€1.548	€2.224	+43.7%	+⁠€33.80
Denmark	€1.780	€2.555	+43.5%	+⁠€38.75
Poland	€1.424	€2.039	+43.2%	+⁠€30.75
Latvia	€1.528	€2.169	+42.0%	+⁠€32.05
Lithuania	€1.615	€2.258	+39.8%	+⁠€32.15
Cyprus	€1.406	€1.948	+38.5%	+⁠€27.10
Portugal	€1.600	€2.210	+38.1%	+⁠€30.50
Netherlands	€1.873	€2.579	+37.7%	+⁠€35.30
Slovenia	€1.460	€1.975	+35.3%	+⁠€25.75
Spain	€1.423	€1.918	+34.8%	+⁠€24.75
Italy	€1.702	€2.281	+34.0%	+⁠€28.95
Sweden temporary tax cuts	€1.571	€2.090	+33.0%	+⁠€25.95
Slovakia	€1.467	€1.950	+32.9%	+⁠€24.15
Croatia	€1.494	€1.975	+32.2%	+⁠€24.05
Romania	€1.607	€2.093	+30.2%	+⁠€24.30
Hungary	€1.521	€1.957	+28.7%	+⁠€21.80
Ireland	€1.737	€2.050	+18.0%	+⁠€15.65
Malta state-fixed price	€1.210	€1.210	0.0%	€0.00

EU average: the Commission’s weighted EU-27 average. Countries: national average pump prices, all taxes included, as reported to the European Commission.
Change and 50-litre tank difference are calculated from the prices shown (3 decimals). Country comparisons cover 26 EU countries.

Petrol

Petrol prices by country, 23 Feb 2026 and 21 Sep 2026, € per litre

EU average (weighted)	€1.637	€2.092	+27.8%	+⁠€22.75
Finland	€1.713	€2.364	+38.0%	+⁠€32.55
Czechia	€1.372	€1.884	+37.3%	+⁠€25.60
Bulgaria	€1.218	€1.663	+36.5%	+⁠€22.25
Denmark petrol: minus average discounts	€1.938	€2.618	+35.1%	+⁠€34.00
Lithuania	€1.458	€1.950	+33.7%	+⁠€24.60
Belgium	€1.504	€1.988	+32.2%	+⁠€24.20
Poland	€1.377	€1.820	+32.2%	+⁠€22.15
Estonia	€1.453	€1.917	+31.9%	+⁠€23.20
Spain	€1.471	€1.928	+31.1%	+⁠€22.85
Latvia	€1.532	€1.997	+30.4%	+⁠€23.25
France	€1.710	€2.219	+29.8%	+⁠€25.45
Italy	€1.655	€2.141	+29.4%	+⁠€24.30
Cyprus	€1.312	€1.677	+27.8%	+⁠€18.25
Austria	€1.509	€1.925	+27.6%	+⁠€20.80
Luxembourg	€1.457	€1.849	+26.9%	+⁠€19.60
Greece	€1.738	€2.197	+26.4%	+⁠€22.95
Slovakia	€1.474	€1.853	+25.7%	+⁠€18.95
Portugal	€1.686	€2.107	+25.0%	+⁠€21.05
Romania	€1.546	€1.891	+22.3%	+⁠€17.25
Croatia	€1.471	€1.796	+22.1%	+⁠€16.25
Slovenia	€1.420	€1.706	+20.1%	+⁠€14.30
Hungary	€1.462	€1.752	+19.8%	+⁠€14.50
Netherlands	€2.062	€2.449	+18.8%	+⁠€19.35
Ireland	€1.739	€1.945	+11.8%	+⁠€10.30
Sweden temporary tax cuts	€1.434	€1.579	+10.1%	+⁠€7.25
Malta state-fixed price	€1.340	€1.340	0.0%	€0.00

EU average: the Commission’s weighted EU-27 average. Countries: national average pump prices, all taxes included, as reported to the European Commission.
Change and 50-litre tank difference are calculated from the prices shown (3 decimals). Country comparisons cover 26 EU countries.

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EU average

The EU average price of diesel has risen by 39.6% since 23 February 2026, from €1.594 to €2.226 per litre (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, weighted EU-27 average, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

The EU average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 27.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.637 to €2.092 per litre (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, weighted EU-27 average, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Filling a 50-litre tank with diesel costs €31.60 more than on 23 February 2026: €111.30 against €79.70, at the EU average price (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, weighted EU-27 average, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Filling a 50-litre tank with Euro-super 95 petrol costs €22.75 more than on 23 February 2026: €104.60 against €81.85, at the EU average price (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, weighted EU-27 average, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Countries

Bulgaria has seen the largest rise in diesel prices in the EU since 23 February 2026: +56.0%, from €1.228 to €1.916 per litre (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

The smallest rise in diesel prices in the EU since 23 February 2026 was in Ireland: +18.0%, from €1.737 to €2.050 per litre; in Malta, where pump prices are fixed by the government, the price did not change (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Finland has seen the largest rise in Euro-super 95 petrol prices in the EU since 23 February 2026: +38.0%, from €1.713 to €2.364 per litre (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

The smallest rise in Euro-super 95 petrol prices in the EU since 23 February 2026 was in Sweden: +10.1%, from €1.434 to €1.579 per litre; in Malta, where pump prices are fixed by the government, the price did not change (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Sweden temporarily cut its fuel taxes in 2026: the energy tax until 30 September and the CO₂ tax until 30 November (Skatteverket). Sweden does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

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Austria

In Austria, the average price of diesel has risen by 44.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.546 to €2.238 per litre, €34.60 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Austria, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 27.6% since 23 February 2026, from €1.509 to €1.925 per litre, €20.80 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Belgium

In Belgium, the average price of diesel has risen by 46.7% since 23 February 2026, from €1.627 to €2.387 per litre, €38.00 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Belgium, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 32.2% since 23 February 2026, from €1.504 to €1.988 per litre, €24.20 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, the average price of diesel has risen by 56.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.228 to €1.916 per litre, €34.40 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Bulgaria, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 36.5% since 23 February 2026, from €1.218 to €1.663 per litre, €22.25 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Croatia

In Croatia, the average price of diesel has risen by 32.2% since 23 February 2026, from €1.494 to €1.975 per litre, €24.05 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Croatia, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 22.1% since 23 February 2026, from €1.471 to €1.796 per litre, €16.25 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Cyprus

In Cyprus, the average price of diesel has risen by 38.5% since 23 February 2026, from €1.406 to €1.948 per litre, €27.10 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Cyprus, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 27.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.312 to €1.677 per litre, €18.25 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Czechia

In Czechia, the average price of diesel has risen by 51.9% since 23 February 2026, from €1.363 to €2.071 per litre, €35.40 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Czechia does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

In Czechia, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 37.3% since 23 February 2026, from €1.372 to €1.884 per litre, €25.60 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Czechia does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

Denmark

In Denmark, the average price of diesel has risen by 43.5% since 23 February 2026, from €1.780 to €2.555 per litre, €38.75 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Denmark does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

In Denmark, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 35.1% since 23 February 2026, from €1.938 to €2.618 per litre, €34.00 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Denmark’s petrol figure is consumer prices minus the previous quarter’s average discounts. Denmark does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

Estonia

In Estonia, the average price of diesel has risen by 51.9% since 23 February 2026, from €1.391 to €2.113 per litre, €36.10 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Estonia, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 31.9% since 23 February 2026, from €1.453 to €1.917 per litre, €23.20 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Finland

In Finland, the average price of diesel has risen by 47.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.738 to €2.555 per litre, €40.85 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Finland, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 38.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.713 to €2.364 per litre, €32.55 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

France

In France, the average price of diesel has risen by 44.4% since 23 February 2026, from €1.650 to €2.383 per litre, €36.65 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In France, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 29.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.710 to €2.219 per litre, €25.45 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Greece

In Greece, the average price of diesel has risen by 43.7% since 23 February 2026, from €1.548 to €2.224 per litre, €33.80 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Greece, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 26.4% since 23 February 2026, from €1.738 to €2.197 per litre, €22.95 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Hungary

In Hungary, the average price of diesel has risen by 28.7% since 23 February 2026, from €1.521 to €1.957 per litre, €21.80 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Hungary does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

In Hungary, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 19.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.462 to €1.752 per litre, €14.50 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Hungary does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

Ireland

In Ireland, the average price of diesel has risen by 18.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.737 to €2.050 per litre, €15.65 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Ireland, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 11.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.739 to €1.945 per litre, €10.30 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Italy

In Italy, the average price of diesel has risen by 34.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.702 to €2.281 per litre, €28.95 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Italy, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 29.4% since 23 February 2026, from €1.655 to €2.141 per litre, €24.30 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Latvia

In Latvia, the average price of diesel has risen by 42.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.528 to €2.169 per litre, €32.05 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Latvia, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 30.4% since 23 February 2026, from €1.532 to €1.997 per litre, €23.25 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Lithuania

In Lithuania, the average price of diesel has risen by 39.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.615 to €2.258 per litre, €32.15 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Lithuania, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 33.7% since 23 February 2026, from €1.458 to €1.950 per litre, €24.60 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Luxembourg

In Luxembourg, the average price of diesel has risen by 44.3% since 23 February 2026, from €1.465 to €2.114 per litre, €32.45 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Luxembourg, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 26.9% since 23 February 2026, from €1.457 to €1.849 per litre, €19.60 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Malta

In Malta, pump prices are fixed by the government and the same at every station: diesel costs €1.210 per litre, as on 23 February 2026 (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Malta, pump prices are fixed by the government and the same at every station: Euro-super 95 petrol costs €1.340 per litre, as on 23 February 2026 (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Netherlands

In the Netherlands, the average price of diesel has risen by 37.7% since 23 February 2026, from €1.873 to €2.579 per litre, €35.30 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In the Netherlands, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 18.8% since 23 February 2026, from €2.062 to €2.449 per litre, €19.35 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Poland

In Poland, the average price of diesel has risen by 43.2% since 23 February 2026, from €1.424 to €2.039 per litre, €30.75 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Poland does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

In Poland, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 32.2% since 23 February 2026, from €1.377 to €1.820 per litre, €22.15 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Poland does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

Portugal

In Portugal, the average price of diesel has risen by 38.1% since 23 February 2026, from €1.600 to €2.210 per litre, €30.50 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Portugal, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 25.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.686 to €2.107 per litre, €21.05 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Romania

In Romania, the average price of diesel has risen by 30.2% since 23 February 2026, from €1.607 to €2.093 per litre, €24.30 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Romania does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

In Romania, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 22.3% since 23 February 2026, from €1.546 to €1.891 per litre, €17.25 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Romania does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

Slovakia

In Slovakia, the average price of diesel has risen by 32.9% since 23 February 2026, from €1.467 to €1.950 per litre, €24.15 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Slovakia, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 25.7% since 23 February 2026, from €1.474 to €1.853 per litre, €18.95 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Slovenia

In Slovenia, the average price of diesel has risen by 35.3% since 23 February 2026, from €1.460 to €1.975 per litre, €25.75 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Slovenia, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 20.1% since 23 February 2026, from €1.420 to €1.706 per litre, €14.30 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Spain

In Spain, the average price of diesel has risen by 34.8% since 23 February 2026, from €1.423 to €1.918 per litre, €24.75 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

In Spain, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 31.1% since 23 February 2026, from €1.471 to €1.928 per litre, €22.85 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu).

Sweden

In Sweden, the average price of diesel has risen by 33.0% since 23 February 2026, from €1.571 to €2.090 per litre, €25.95 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Sweden temporarily cut its fuel taxes in 2026: the energy tax until 30 September and the CO₂ tax until 30 November (Skatteverket). Sweden does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

In Sweden, the average price of Euro-super 95 petrol has risen by 10.1% since 23 February 2026, from €1.434 to €1.579 per litre, €7.25 more for a 50-litre tank (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of 21 September 2026, via fuel-prices.eu). Sweden temporarily cut its fuel taxes in 2026: the energy tax until 30 September and the CO₂ tax until 30 November (Skatteverket). Sweden does not use the euro: the Commission converts its prices at each week’s exchange rate.

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Methodology & caveats

Sources, definitions and what the numbers do not say

Base week. We compare each price with the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin of 23 February 2026, the last bulletin before 28 February 2026. The Commission collects Monday prices every week, so figures measured from another day (for example from 27 February) are not directly comparable with ours.
Prices. National average pump prices of Euro-super 95 petrol and diesel, with all taxes, as reported by each country to the European Commission for the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin.
EU average. The EU figure is the Commission’s weighted EU-27 average, weighted by each country’s fuel consumption. It is not a simple average of the national prices.
Calculations. Percentages and 50-litre tank differences are calculated from the prices shown, rounded to 3 decimals, so you can redo them from the table: change = (now − 23 Feb) / 23 Feb; tank = 50 × (now − 23 Feb).
Currencies. Czechia, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden do not use the euro. The Commission converts their prices at each week’s exchange rate, so part of their change in euros can come from the exchange rate.
Coverage. Country comparisons (changes, largest and smallest rises) cover 26 EU countries. The EU average is the Commission’s figure for all 27.
Labels. Malta: pump prices are fixed by the government, the same at every station, so its change is not a market movement. Sweden: temporary fuel tax cuts in 2026, the energy tax from 1 May to 30 September (Skatteverket) and the CO₂ tax from 1 July to 30 November (Skatteverket). Denmark (petrol): consumer prices minus the previous quarter’s average discounts.
Taxes. Several governments changed fuel taxes in 2026, which explains part of the differences between countries. See Fuel taxes in the EU.
What the numbers do not say. They are national averages, not the price at a particular station. They do not explain why prices moved (crude oil, refining margins, exchange rates and taxes all play a part), and they are not a forecast.
Updates. The page updates automatically when a new bulletin is published, usually on Thursday with the prices of that Monday. Data date on this page: 21 September 2026.

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