Gasoline prices have broken the recent stable trend, rising to 1,546 euros per liter, which is a 0.59% increase from the previous week. This shift reflects the ongoing fluctuations observed in European fuel markets, where volatility can occur due to geopolitical events, supply shifts, and seasonal demand patterns.
According to the Petroleum Bulletin of the European Union released this Thursday, average diesel prices stood at 1,495 euros per liter between January 22 and 29, marking a 0.61% rise from the prior week. The bulletin provides a snapshot of weekly movements across EU member states, highlighting the sometimes divergent paths of gasoline and diesel.
The price of a liter of gasoline increased by 0.72% over the last month, while diesel prices posted a smaller uptick of 0.07%. These monthly trends help drivers gauge what to expect when filling up, and they often reflect broader factors including refining costs, taxation, and international crude benchmarks.
At current prices, a typical 55‑liter tank costs about 84.7 euros to fill with gasoline and 82.22 euros for diesel. Compared with the peaks reached in June 2022, both fuels are approximately 22 euros cheaper per fill. A discount of 20 euro cents per liter continues to temper price pressures tied to the conflict in Ukraine, providing some relief to drivers across the region.
Fuel costs remain lower than a year ago, with gasoline prices roughly 6.87% cheaper and diesel about 12.27% cheaper year over year. This annual comparison helps households plan budgets and assess the impact of energy markets on daily expenses.
On the other hand, Spain remains below the EU’s twenty-seven‑nation average. Fuel prices did rise again last week: gasoline at around 1,697 euros per liter and diesel at about 1,657 euros. In contrast, the euro area as a whole has seen an easing, with gasoline near 1,748 euros per liter and diesel around 1.69 euros per liter. These regional differences illustrate how national policies, taxation, and procurement conditions shape the price that consumers actually pay at the pump.