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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | HUF / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.890 | Ft 599 | +20.2% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.140 | Ft 679 | +36% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.120 | Ft 355 | +18.7% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.123 | Ft 39.00 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.361 | Ft 114 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.096 | Ft 30.44 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $2.140 | Ft 679 |
Gasoline Price in Hungary Today
Today a full 40-litre tank in Hungary costs in the region of Ft 23,972. In working time on an average salary: 14 minutes a litre, 9.2 hours a tankful. LPG runs to Ft 355/L, 40.7% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in Hungary
Diesel runs 13.2% above petrol in Hungary, at Ft 679/L. Across the 44 Europe markets DailyFuels prices, diesel averages 8.4% above petrol, so the gap here is wider than the regional norm.
How Hungary Compares Globally
Drivers in Hungary pay Ft 599/L per litre ($1.890), 20.2% above the global figure of $1.573. That places Hungary 43rd from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 34th dearest of the 44 in Europe. It sits 8.8% below what Europe typically charges. Bulgaria is the closest cheaper neighbour (1.1% less) and Sweden the closest dearer one (0.5% more).
Historical Price Trend
The 3-month direction for Hungary is downward: gasoline moved from $1.930 to $1.910, a fall of 1.0%. The 37 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 8.0% in the same period, having rose. Measured low to high, 23 August against 22 June, the swing is 8.8%. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is effectively unchanged. Home electricity followed with a 1.6% move, having fell to Ft 39.00 per kWh. Natural gas fell 2.0%.
As of 2026-09-17, the retail price of gasoline in Hungary is $1.890 per liter, and diesel costs $2.140 per liter. Hungary’s gasoline price is 20.2% above the global average of $1.573 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.120 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.123 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 114.7% 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 $3.160 — 367.5% 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 | $105.73 /bbl | $0.785 /L | $1.890 | +140.8% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $102.25 /bbl | $0.763 /L | $1.890 | +147.7% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.90 /MMBtu | $0.128 /m³ | $0.096 | -25% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $69.85 /share | indirect | $0.123 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $41.37 /share | indirect | $0.123 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +19.4% | +3.8% |
20%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +24.2% | +3.8% |
16%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +4.7% | +0% |
0%
|