European fuel prices have surged following recent geopolitical events impacting Brent crude oil. In early April 2026, petrol prices across the EU are up approximately 15%, with diesel seeing a sharper rise of about 30% since late February.
Data from April 2nd, 2026, reveals the average price for Euro-super 95 petrol stands at €1.871 per litre, and diesel (gas oil) at €2.076 per litre, reflecting prices as of March 30th.
The Netherlands reports the highest diesel prices, with a litre costing €2.46. Denmark and Germany follow closely, with prices at €2.36 and €2.29 respectively. Other countries experiencing high diesel costs include Finland and Belgium.
Conversely, Malta offers the lowest diesel prices at €1.21 per litre. Hungary, Slovenia, and Bulgaria also present significantly lower diesel costs, all at €1.62 per litre.
A similar price disparity exists for petrol. The Netherlands again leads with the highest prices at €2.33 per litre, joined by Denmark (€2.23) and Germany (€2.13). France and Greece also report petrol prices exceeding €2 per litre.
Malta also records the lowest petrol prices at €1.34 per litre, with Bulgaria closely behind at €1.44. Slovenia, Hungary, Spain, Slovakia, and Cyprus also offer petrol below €1.60 per litre.
LPG motor fuel prices average €0.841 per litre across the EU, with Italy showing the lowest price at €0.66 and Croatia the highest at €1.26.
From February 23rd to March 30th, 2026, petrol prices climbed from €1.64 to €1.87, a 14% increase, while diesel rose from €1.59 to €2.08, a 30% jump.
Taxes constitute a substantial portion of fuel costs in Europe. As of March 16th, 2026, taxes accounted for 44.6% of diesel prices and 52.1% of petrol prices.