How much does petrol cost in Romania compared to Germany or Italy?

In Romania the average price for standard 95 petrol is 10.11 RON/litre, significantly lower than in most countries where the Romanian diaspora lives. The table on this page shows live comparison with top 15 destination countries.

Where do I find the cheapest gas stations on my way home to Romania?

Use the route planner at pretcarburant.ro/traseu — enter your starting point and destination, and you'll get gas stations with the lowest prices along the route. Useful for Germany-Romania, Italy-Romania, or Spain-Romania trips.

Can I subscribe to fuel price alerts for Romania?

Yes, at pretcarburant.ro/alerte you can subscribe for email notifications when prices drop below a set threshold. Useful for planning your refueling when you come home on holiday.

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Romania Fuel Prices for Romanian Diaspora

Are you a Romanian living in Germany, Italy, Spain, UK or another European country? Here's the live comparison between petrol and diesel prices at home in Romania and the country where you work. Data updated weekly from the European Commission (EU Weekly Oil Bulletin) plus live Romanian prices from ANPC.

Romania prices today — 18.10.2026

Petrol 95

10.11 RON/L

Diesel

10.9 RON/L

LPG

4.71 RON/L

How much does petrol cost where you live vs. back home

EU data: week of 2026-10-12 (official European Commission). Conversion 5.34 RON/EUR (BNR, 2026-10-16).

Country	Petrol (EUR/L)	Petrol (RON/L)	vs Romania	Diesel (EUR/L)	Diesel (RON/L)
Romania	—	10.11	baseline	—	10.9
Denmark	2.658	14.19	+4.08 RON	2.502	13.35
Netherlands	2.462	13.14	+3.03 RON	2.482	13.25
Germany	2.214	11.82	+1.71 RON	2.270	12.11
France	2.212	11.81	+1.70 RON	2.328	12.42
Portugal	2.110	11.26	+1.15 RON	2.148	11.46
Italy	2.021	10.79	+0.68 RON	2.241	11.96
Ireland	1.983	10.58	+0.47 RON	2.164	11.55
Belgium	1.977	10.55	+0.44 RON	2.335	12.46
Austria	1.865	9.95	+-0.16 RON	2.162	11.54
Spain	1.790	9.55	+-0.56 RON	1.889	10.08
Hungary	1.754	9.36	+-0.75 RON	1.942	10.36
Sweden	1.692	9.03	+-1.08 RON	2.050	10.94

Plan your trip home

Driving home for the holidays? Our route planner shows you the cheapest gas stations along your route and calculates the exact fuel cost between Germany, Italy, Spain, France and your destination city in Romania.

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Frequently asked — diaspora & fuel

Why is petrol cheaper in Romania than in Germany or Italy?

Romania applies the minimum EU fuel excise duty, while Germany, Italy, Netherlands have excise duties 30-60% higher. The price difference reaches 2-3 RON per litre.

Can I bring fuel from Romania back to the EU with me?

For personal use, EU regulation allows the fuel in your tank plus one 10-litre jerry can. For larger quantities, you need customs declarations and excise duty payment in the destination country.

When is the best time to refuel when I come home?

The OUG 19/2026 price cap (a fixed retail markup per litre) expired on 30 June 2026, so pump prices now vary again from day to day and from station to station. Check pretcarburant.ro before leaving or subscribe to email alerts.

How much diesel for the Munich — Bucharest trip?

~1,500 km. At 6.5 L/100 km, that's ~98 litres of diesel. At Romania's current average (10.9 RON/L) you'd pay ~1068 RON at home. At Germany/Austria prices, total cost exceeds 1,000 RON. Use the calculator for exact numbers.

Romania price data: live ANPC feed + station scrapers (refreshed several times a day). EU price data: EU Weekly Oil Bulletin (weekly publication).