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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | HUF / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.980 | Ft 644 | +24.3% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.190 | Ft 712 | +37.5% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.140 | Ft 371 | +19.3% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.120 | Ft 39.01 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.348 | Ft 113 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.094 | Ft 30.56 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $2.190 | Ft 712 |
Gasoline Price in Hungary Today
Today a full 40-litre tank in Hungary costs in the region of Ft 25,748. In working time on an average salary: 14 minutes a litre, 9.6 hours a tankful. LPG runs to Ft 371/L, 42.4% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in Hungary
Diesel runs 10.6% above petrol in Hungary, at Ft 712/L. Across the 44 Europe markets DailyFuels prices, diesel averages 9.4% above petrol, so the gap here is wider than the regional norm.
How Hungary Compares Globally
Drivers in Hungary pay Ft 644/L per litre ($1.980), 24.3% above the global figure of $1.593. That places Hungary 38th from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 27th dearest of the 44 in Europe. It sits 3.2% below what Europe typically charges. Bosnia is the closest cheaper neighbour (1.0% less) and Luxembourg the closest dearer one (1.5% more).
Historical Price Trend
Over the last 3 months petrol in Hungary climbed 5.4%, moving $1.850 to $1.950 a litre. The 42 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 16.0% 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 1.8% higher today. Home electricity followed with a 3.2% move, having fell to Ft 39.01 per kWh. Natural gas fell 3.1%.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in Hungary is $1.980 per liter, and diesel costs $2.190 per liter. Hungary’s gasoline price is 24.3% above the global average of $1.593 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.140 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.120 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 120.2% 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 Norway the highest at $3.120 — 361.5% 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 | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $1.980 | +137.4% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $1.980 | +164.7% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | $0.094 | -23.5% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.120 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.120 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | +0% |
0%
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| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | +0% |
0%
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| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | -2.1% |
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