Fuel price Hungary vs Romania — live comparison
Updated: 03.10.2026 · Hungarian data: EC weekly average, week of 28 September 2026 · rate: 1 EUR = 5.3447 RON (BNR, 2026-10-02)
Diesel is currently cheaper in Hungary. Romanian average diesel today is 10.95 RON/L, the Hungarian average (European Commission, week of 28 September 2026) is 10.33 RON/L. A 50L tank is ~31 RON cheaper in Hungary.
Fuel-price table (RO ↔ HU)
| Fuel | Romania (RON/L) | Hungary (RON/L) | Hungary (EUR/L) | Diff (RON/L)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | 10.02 | 9.24 | 1.729 | −0.78 |
| Diesel | 10.95 | 10.33 | 1.932 | −0.62 |
| LPG | 4.71 | 5.26 | 0.984 | +0.55 |
* Hungarian price minus Romanian price, in RON per litre: a positive value means the Hungarian price is higher. Hungarian prices are European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin averages (week of 28 September 2026), published in euro and converted at the BNR rate. Romanian data: ANPC monitor + direct SOCAR feed, refreshed multiple times per day.
Difference on a 50L tank
Border crossings — top stations on RO side
Source and exchange rate
The Hungarian average comes from the European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, week of 28 September 2026: the Commission publishes it in euro and we convert it to lei at the official BNR EUR/RON rate (5.3447 RON/EUR, 2026-10-02). It is a national average; pump prices vary between stations. Romanian prices are tracked live (ANPC monitorul preturilor + the direct SOCAR feed).
Related pages
- Petrol price today — Romania
- Diesel price today — Romania
- LPG price today — Romania
- MOL network in Romania
- European fuel prices
FAQ
Is fuel cheaper in Romania than in Hungary?
No, currently cheaper in Hungary. Diesel: RO 10.95 RON/L vs HU 10.33 RON/L. 50L tank → ~31 RON difference.
What exchange rate do you use?
The official BNR EUR/RON rate (5.3447 RON/EUR, 2026-10-02): the European Commission publishes the Hungarian average in euro.
Where is the cheapest fuel near the border?
Where does the data come from?
RO: ANPC monitor + direct SOCAR feed, refreshed multiple times per day. HU: the European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin.
