Fuel in the EU: Trends in June 2026
The latest data from the statistical agency Eurostat reveals a dynamic picture regarding the prices of fuels and lubricants for personal vehicles in the European Union. In June 2026, prices rose by 13.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.
Despite the annual growth, the statistics show a clear decline in the monthly rate of increase, with June marking lower values compared to April and May.
Which countries are most affected?
- Bulgaria: 26% year-on-year growth
- Lithuania: 23.5%
- Romania: 23.1%
- Finland: 22%
The smallest increases were in Hungary (2.3%) and Poland (5.8%). For Bulgaria, this is a positive trend, as the annual jump in May was as much as 33.9%.
Monthly decrease in diesel and gasoline
On a monthly basis (June compared to May), there is a downward shift:
- Diesel: 6.4% drop within the EU.
- Gasoline: 4.2% drop within the EU.
The largest decreases in diesel prices were recorded in the Czech Republic (-11.3%), Poland (-9.7%), and Bulgaria (-9.4%). As for gasoline, only Cyprus and Italy reported a slight price increase, while in other countries, such as Sweden and Belgium, prices corrected significantly downward.