How much fuel prices rose since 1 July 2026
Romania's commercial fuel markup cap (OUG 19/2026) expired on 30 June 2026 and was not extended. From 1 July, distributors' markups are no longer limited, and prices become differentiated again per network and city. Below you can see by how much, plus the live prices, updated every 2 hours.
According to PretCarburant.ro, the fuel price cap (OUG 19/2026) expired on 30 June 2026 and was not extended. Estimates in the economic press point to an increase of roughly 0.30–0.50 lei/litre for diesel and ~0.20 lei/litre for petrol from 1 July. For a 50-litre tank, that means roughly 15–25 lei more for diesel and 8–10 lei for petrol. The real prices are the ones shown below, updated every 2 hours.
The increase figures (0.30–0.50 / ~0.20 lei/L) are estimates from the economic press and analysts, not prices measured by us. The measured prices are the ones in the live cards.
National average price right now (live)
National average from over 1,500 stations, updated at 2026-07-03T19:22+03:00. See in detail: petrol price · diesel price · LPG price.
How much more a full tank costs
The estimated increase compared with the capped period, for a few common tank sizes:
| Tank | Diesel (+0.30…0.50 lei/L) | Petrol (~0.20 lei/L) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 L | +9…15 lei | +4…6 lei |
| 40 L | +12…20 lei | +6…8 lei |
| 50 L | +15…25 lei | +8…10 lei |
| 60 L | +18…30 lei | +9…12 lei |
Why fuel got more expensive from 1 July
Two things coincided on 1 July 2026:
- The commercial markup cap expired — introduced by OUG 19/2026 (valid 1 April – 30 June 2026). Throughout that period, large networks could not exceed a maximum markup tied to their 2025 average — which is why per-brand prices were almost uniform nationwide. Details on the OUG 19/2026 tracker.
- The cap was not extended. The bill that would have extended the measure until 30 November 2026 stalled in the budget-finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies and never reached the final vote.
Without the cap, the markup is unrestricted again, and the displayed price once again depends on international quotes (Platts/Brent), the euro exchange rate and each network's policy. See how the price breaks down on excise transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How much have fuel prices risen since 1 July 2026?
After the OUG 19/2026 cap expired on 30 June 2026, estimates in the economic press pointed to an increase of roughly 0.30–0.50 lei per litre for diesel and about 0.20 lei per litre for petrol. The real prices, updated every 2 hours, are shown live above and on the diesel price and petrol price pages.
Why did petrol and diesel get more expensive?
Because the commercial markup cap introduced by OUG 19/2026 expired, and distributors' markups are no longer limited. On top of that came the return to full excise duties from 1 July.
Was the fuel price cap extended?
No. The bill that would have extended the cap until 30 November 2026 did not pass the final vote, having stalled in the budget-finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies. So the cap expired on 30 June 2026.
How much more does a full tank cost after the cap expired?
At an estimated increase of 0.30–0.50 lei/litre for diesel, a 50-litre tank costs roughly 15–25 lei more. For petrol, with an increase of about 0.20 lei/litre, a 50-litre tank costs roughly 8–10 lei more.
Which is the cheapest fuel right now?
Once the cap is lifted, prices become differentiated again per network, station and city. We compare live prices from over 1,500 stations and show the cheapest option on minimum prices and on each city page.
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Data collected at 2026-07-03T19:22+03:00. Methodology: aggregated pipeline every 2 hours from the ANPC Price Monitor and direct sources. The increase estimates come from the economic press and do not represent prices measured by PretCarburant.ro.
