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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | HUF / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.860 | Ft 576 | +21.4% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.130 | Ft 660 | +39% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.140 | Ft 353 | +24% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.126 | Ft 39.03 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.370 | Ft 115 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.098 | Ft 30.36 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $2.180 | Ft 675 |
Gasoline Price in Hungary Today
Today a full 40-litre tank in Hungary costs in the region of Ft 23,048. In working time on an average salary: 14 minutes a litre, 9.0 hours a tankful. LPG runs to Ft 353/L, 38.7% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in Hungary
Diesel runs 14.5% above petrol in Hungary, at Ft 660/L. Across the 44 Europe markets DailyFuels prices, diesel averages 9.1% above petrol, so the gap here is wider than the regional norm.
How Hungary Compares Globally
Drivers in Hungary pay Ft 576/L per litre ($1.860), 21.4% above the global figure of $1.532. That places Hungary 38th from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 29th dearest of the 44 in Europe. It sits 5.6% below what Europe typically charges. Bulgaria is the closest cheaper neighbour (2.2% less) and Slovenia the closest dearer one (1.1% more).
Historical Price Trend
The 3-month direction for Hungary is downward: gasoline moved from $1.910 to $1.820, a fall of 4.7%. The 34 weekly readings on record span $1.820 at the bottom and $1.980 at the top, the high falling on 22 June 2026. Diesel moved 6.1% in the same period, having rose. Measured low to high, 23 August against 22 June, the swing is 8.8%. Taking the first 2026 reading as the baseline, petrol is 5.0% lower today. Home electricity followed with a 1.6% move, having fell to Ft 39.03 per kWh. Natural gas fell 2.0%.
As of 2026-08-27, the retail price of gasoline in Hungary is $1.860 per liter, and diesel costs $2.130 per liter. Hungary’s gasoline price is 21.4% above the global average of $1.532 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.140 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.126 per kWh.
As a landlocked country, Hungary must transport all imported fuel overland from distant ports, adding logistics costs compared to nations with direct sea access. These distribution expenses are a contributing factor to local fuel prices.
Based on an average monthly wage of $1,450 USD, a worker in Hungary needs approximately 14 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 112.9% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Among the 44 Europe countries here, Azerbaijan posts the lowest price at $0.676 and Denmark the highest at $2.790 — 312.7% between them.
All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers. Local currency amounts (HUF / Ft) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $86.21 /bbl | $0.662 /L | $1.860 | +181% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $81.52 /bbl | $0.633 /L | $1.860 | +193.8% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.92 /MMBtu | $0.129 /m³ | $0.098 | -23.9% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $75.92 /share | indirect | $0.126 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $48.05 /share | indirect | $0.126 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +8.6% | -1.1% |
-13%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +7.6% | -1.1% |
-14%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +8.9% | +2.1% |
24%
|