Fuel prices on July 11, 2026: Bulgaria remains among the cheapest in the EU

On July 11, 2026, fuel prices in Bulgaria and Europe clearly show a divide between Eastern and Western Europe – Bulgarian drivers continue to refuel with some of the cheapest gasoline and diesel in the European Union, while in countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany, a liter of fuel costs over 2 euros.

Bulgaria: some of the lowest prices in the EU

As of early July, the average price of A95 gasoline in Bulgaria is around 2.30–2.45 BGN/l at major chains, with some smaller operators offering slightly lower values around 2.27–2.33 BGN/l. In euros, this corresponds to approximately 1.45–1.55 €/l, depending on the BGN/EUR exchange rate.

For diesel, current reports show an average price for Bulgaria of about 1.23 €/l excluding VAT and about 1.48 €/l including VAT, which places the country among the cheapest markets in the EU. Such levels confirm that both gasoline and diesel in our country are noticeably below average European values.

An analysis by the European Commission from the spring of 2026 shows that Bulgaria is among the countries with the lowest price for Euro-super 95 gasoline – about 1.44 €/l, with only Malta recording a lower level for the entire EU. For diesel, Bulgaria is again in the group of the cheapest, with about 1.62 €/l, alongside Hungary and Slovenia.

Average prices in the EU: persistently high levels

According to the latest available data, the average price of Euro-super 95 gasoline in the EU at the beginning of the second quarter of 2026 is around 1.80–1.90 €/l, and diesel is around 1.95–2.10 €/l. Other aggregated European statistics for 2026 indicate EU average levels of approximately 1.77 €/l for gasoline and 1.78 €/l for diesel, confirming a persistently high price background.

This means that Bulgarian gasoline is approximately 20–25% cheaper than the EU average, and diesel is about 15–20% below pan-European levels, depending on the specific time of measurement.

Where fuel is most expensive in Europe

In Western and Northern Europe in 2026, the trend of recording the highest fuel prices in the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Finland continues. In these countries, a liter of diesel reaches about 2.30–2.45 €/l, and gasoline varies from slightly over 2.00 to about 2.30 €/l.

More specifically, diesel in the Netherlands hovers around 2.40–2.46 €/l, in Denmark – around 2.30–2.35 €/l, and in Germany – around 2.25–2.30 €/l. A similar picture is observed for gasoline: up to 2.30+ €/l in the Netherlands, over 2.20 €/l in Denmark, and over 2.10 €/l in Germany. In Greece and France, gasoline prices also often exceed 2 €/l, which further burdens household and business expenses.

A comparison between Denmark and Greece, for example, shows that gasoline in Denmark is around 2.23 €/l, while in Greece it is around 2.06 €/l. For diesel, the values are approximately 2.34 €/l in Denmark versus about 2.06 €/l in Greece. When filling a 50-liter tank, the difference in the price of gasoline between the two countries reaches approximately 8–9 euros in favor of Greek drivers.

Where fuel is cheapest

In the lower price segment, Malta stands out as the country with the lowest price for both gasoline and diesel in the EU. Reports as of mid-2026 show Euro 95 gasoline at a level of about 1.34 €/l and diesel at about 1.21 €/l.

After Malta, among the cheapest markets for diesel are Hungary and Slovenia with prices around 1.60–1.65 €/l, as well as Bulgaria with similar levels. For gasoline, in addition to Bulgaria and Malta, Slovenia, Hungary, Spain, Slovakia, and Cyprus also remain below 1.60 €/l.

What this means for businesses and drivers in Bulgaria

The combination of relatively lower local taxes and excises and a more limited pass-through of global price shocks to end consumers allows Bulgaria to maintain some of the lowest fuel prices in the EU, despite the jump in oil quotes after the war with Iran and the sharp rise in refinery product prices during the first half of 2026.

For the transport sector and logistics, this means a competitive advantage over carriers based in Western Europe – especially for international trips within the EU. The differences in diesel prices by country remain a key factor when calculating transport offers and when choosing where to refuel trucks along the route.

For households, lower fuel prices in Bulgaria partially compensate for lower incomes compared to Western countries, but sensitivity to any increase remains high. As early as the beginning of 2026, average gasoline prices in the EU increased by about 15%, and diesel by about 30% compared to the end of February, which inevitably carries over to the Bulgarian market, albeit from a lower base.

The overall picture as of July 11, 2026, shows that Bulgaria continues to be an "island" of lower fuel prices within the EU, but under conditions of unstable geopolitical processes and volatile oil markets, this relative advantage may shrink if international quotes remain persistently high.