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Fuel Prices in Bulgaria

Fuel in Bulgaria is among the cheapest in the EU. In early October 2026 petrol cost €1.663 a litre and diesel €1.893, about 17% and 12% below the EU averages.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 13 October 2026

Petrol (Euro 95) per litre, 5 October 2026
€1.6631
Petrol (Euro 95) per litre, 5 October 2026
Diesel per litre, 5 October 2026
€1.8931
Diesel per litre, 5 October 2026
Cheapest petrol of the 27 EU countries
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Cheapest petrol of the 27 EU countries

Fuel Prices in Bulgaria

Bulgaria and the EU

Bulgaria and the EU
Euro per litre, 5 October 2026 Bulgaria EU average
Petrol (Euro 95) €1.663 €2.006
Diesel €1.893 €2.149

Source: Fuel-Prices.eu: Fuel prices in Bulgaria (EU Oil Bulletin)1

These are national averages at the pump, including taxes, from the EU Oil Bulletin, which is published weekly.1

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does petrol cost per litre in Bulgaria?

Petrol cost €1.663 per litre in Bulgaria on 5 October 2026. It was the national average at the pump, including taxes.

What was the price of diesel in Bulgaria in October 2026?

Diesel cost €1.893 per litre in Bulgaria on 5 October 2026. It was the national average at the pump, including taxes.

How do fuel prices in Bulgaria compare with the EU average?

On 5 October 2026, Bulgaria’s petrol price was €1.663 per litre, about 17% below the EU average of €2.006. Diesel was €1.893 per litre, about 12% below the EU average of €2.149.

Sources

  1. Fuel-Prices.eu: Fuel prices in Bulgaria (EU Oil Bulletin)

Figures checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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