Gasoline Prices in the EU

How Much is Gasoline in Europe Today?

Below is a table showing the gasoline price per liter (in EUR) and per gallon (in USD) for each country in the European Union.

The table with gasoline prices in the European Union was last updated 6 days ago. Prices are updated every Thursday.

Country	Liter (EUR)	Gallon (USD)
🇩🇰 Denmark	€1.95	$8.40
🇳🇱 Netherlands	€1.89	$8.13
🇮🇪 Ireland	€1.74	$7.49
🇮🇹 Italy	€1.74	$7.47
🇬🇷 Greece	€1.74	$7.46
🇩🇪 Germany	€1.73	$7.44
🇫🇷 France	€1.72	$7.39
🇵🇹 Portugal	€1.68	$7.23
🇫🇮 Finland	€1.68	$7.22
🇪🇪 Estonia	€1.63	$7.01
🇪🇺 EU Wgt Avg.	€1.63	$7.00
🇱🇻 Latvia	€1.59	$6.82
🇧🇪 Belgium	€1.55	$6.66
🇭🇷 Croatia	€1.53	$6.57
🇦🇹 Austria	€1.51	$6.48
🇸🇰 Slovakia	€1.51	$6.48
🇪🇸 Spain	€1.50	$6.43
🇸🇮 Slovenia	€1.49	$6.38
🇱🇺 Luxembourg	€1.44	$6.18
🇱🇹 Lithuania	€1.44	$6.17
🇭🇺 Hungary	€1.42	$6.10
🇷🇴 Romania	€1.41	$6.06
🇸🇪 Sweden	€1.40	$6.02
🇵🇱 Poland	€1.40	$6.01
🇨🇾 Cyprus	€1.38	$5.93
🇨🇿 Czechia	€1.37	$5.91
🇲🇹 Malta	€1.34	$5.76
🇧🇬 Bulgaria	€1.25	$5.37

Euro-Super 95 (Gasoline/Fuel) prices in the 27 EU Countries. Source: European Commission.

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Gasoline prices in European countries vary significantly, with Denmark having the highest and Bulgaria the lowest prices.

The most recent data on gasoline prices in Europe shows a wide range across different countries. Denmark leads with the highest price at €1.95 per liter, equivalent to $8.40 per gallon. On the other hand, Bulgaria stands out with the lowest price at €1.25 per liter, or $5.37 per gallon.

Among the countries surveyed, northern and western European countries like the Netherlands, Ireland, and Italy generally report higher gasoline prices. For instance, the cost in the Netherlands is €1.89 per liter, translating to $8.13 per gallon, while in Ireland, it is €1.74 per liter, or $7.49 per gallon. In central and eastern Europe, countries such as Poland and Romania have much lower prices, with Poland at €1.40 per liter or $6.01 per gallon.

The European Union’s weighted average price for gasoline currently stands at €1.63 per liter or $7.00 per gallon. This average reflects the diverse economic conditions and varying levels of demand and taxation policies across EU member states. Despite differences, the overall trend highlights relatively high fuel costs in the region compared to other parts of the world.

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Fuel Prices in Europe Maps

Static Map: Gasoline Prices in the EU

This map of the European Union displays a spectrum of gasoline prices, illustrating economic dynamics and energy policies across member states.

• Scandinavia: Sweden maintains a moderate price at €1.40; Denmark, meanwhile, leads with €1.95, the highest in the bloc.
• Western Europe: The Netherlands and Germany register elevated prices at €1.89 and €1.73 respectively. France and Belgium hover slightly lower.
• Southern Europe: Italy and Greece face €1.74, underscoring regional demand peaking, contrasting with Malta’s nominal €1.34.
• Central and Eastern Europe: Bulgaria benefits from the lowest price at €1.25, reflecting varying subsidies and taxation structures, while Poland shows a moderate €1.40.

Interactive Map: Gasoline Prices in the EU

Click on any EU country on the map below to view gasoline prices per liter (EUR) and per gallon (USD):

The price of gasoline varies across EU countries, with significant differences between the highest and lowest prices. For American visitors looking to understand these variations, we’ve categorized European gasoline prices in USD per gallon. As of the latest data from the European Commission, the average gasoline price in the EU is higher than what most Americans are used to paying. Below, we break down the prices into five categories:

1. Above $7.50 per Gallon (High Prices)

These countries have some of the highest gasoline prices, exceeding $7.50 per gallon:

• 🇩🇰 Denmark (€1.95 / $8.40)
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands (€1.89 / $8.13)

2. $7.00 – $7.49 per Gallon

Countries with gasoline prices between $7.00 and $7.49 per gallon:

• 🇮🇪 Ireland (€1.74 / $7.49)
• 🇮🇹 Italy (€1.74 / $7.47)
• 🇬🇷 Greece (€1.74 / $7.46)
• 🇩🇪 Germany (€1.73 / $7.44)
• 🇫🇷 France (€1.72 / $7.39)

3. $6.50 – $6.99 per Gallon

Countries with gasoline prices between $6.50 and $6.99 per gallon:

• 🇵🇹 Portugal (€1.68 / $7.23)
• 🇫🇮 Finland (€1.68 / $7.22)
• 🇪🇪 Estonia (€1.63 / $7.01)

4. $6.00 – $6.49 per Gallon

Countries with gasoline prices between $6.00 and $6.49 per gallon:

• 🇱🇻 Latvia (€1.59 / $6.82)
• 🇧🇪 Belgium (€1.55 / $6.66)
• 🇭🇷 Croatia (€1.53 / $6.57)
• 🇦🇹 Austria (€1.51 / $6.48)
• 🇸🇰 Slovakia (€1.51 / $6.48)
• 🇪🇸 Spain (€1.50 / $6.43)
• 🇸🇮 Slovenia (€1.49 / $6.38)

5. Below $6.00 per Gallon

These countries have gasoline prices below $6.00 per gallon:

• 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (€1.44 / $6.18)
• 🇱🇹 Lithuania (€1.44 / $6.17)
• 🇭🇺 Hungary (€1.42 / $6.10)
• 🇷🇴 Romania (€1.41 / $6.06)
• 🇸🇪 Sweden (€1.40 / $6.02)
• 🇵🇱 Poland (€1.40 / $6.01)
• 🇨🇾 Cyprus (€1.38 / $5.93)
• 🇨🇿 Czechia (€1.37 / $5.91)
• 🇲🇹 Malta (€1.34 / $5.76)
• 🇧🇬 Bulgaria (€1.25 / $5.37)

The average gasoline price across the EU stands at €1.63 per liter or approximately $7.00 per gallon. In comparison, typical US gasoline prices are significantly lower, often between $3 to $4 per gallon depending on the region.

EU-Average Gasoline Price Trends

The average gasoline price in the EU initially rose from €1.71 to a peak of €1.84, followed by a decline to €1.74. It increased again to €1.80 before dropping steadily to €1.62. Prices briefly increased to €1.65, then fell to €1.63 towards the end.

Historical Maps: 2017 and 2021

In December 2017, the average gasoline price in Europe was $1.42 per liter. Western European countries like Norway ($1.86) and Italy ($1.84) had the highest prices, while Eastern European nations such as Belarus ($0.64) and Russia ($0.70) experienced significantly lower costs.

By March 2021, the average price had risen to €1.36 per liter. Western Europe continued to see higher prices, with the Netherlands (€1.72) and Greece (€1.57) among the most expensive, while Eastern Europe maintained lower prices, with Bulgaria (€0.95) and Poland (€1.09) at the lower end.

The data reflects a steady increase in fuel prices across Europe over these four years, particularly in Western Europe.