Gasoline prices across Europe in 2025 vary sharply by country, mainly due to fuel taxes, VAT, environmental policy, and distribution costs. To make comparisons clearer, all prices below are expressed in US dollars per gallon, converted from average late-2025 pump prices for regular petrol (Euro 95).
Average Gas Prices by Country in 2025
| Country | Average Price (USD per gallon) |
|---|---|
| Iceland | ~$8.50 |
| Denmark | ~$8.00 |
| Netherlands | ~$7.75 |
| Norway | ~$7.65 |
| Italy | ~$7.05 |
| Germany | ~$6.90 |
| France | ~$6.80 |
| Finland | ~$6.70 |
| Sweden | ~$6.65 |
| Spain | ~$6.40 |
| Portugal | ~$6.35 |
| Belgium | ~$6.15 |
| Austria | ~$6.10 |
| Estonia | ~$6.10 |
| Croatia | ~$5.95 |
| Poland | ~$5.70 |
| Czech Republic | ~$5.60 |
| Hungary | ~$5.45 |
| Romania | ~$5.35 |
| Bulgaria | ~$5.10 |
Values are rounded for readability.
Why Gas Prices Are Higher in Europe
Taxes dominate the final price at the pump. In many European countries, excise duty and VAT together account for 50 percent or more of what drivers pay. Western and Nordic countries intentionally keep fuel taxes high to reduce fuel consumption, fund infrastructure, and support climate policy goals.
Geography and supply also matter. Countries with limited refining capacity or high import dependence face higher costs. Eastern European countries generally apply lower fuel taxes, which keeps prices closer to global oil market levels.
