Pump prices · week of September 21, 2026
Diesel and petrol prices in Germany
In the week of September 21, 2026, diesel averaged €2.46 a litre in Germany and petrol €2.35 (US$2.80 a litre for diesel). Diesel is +42% and petrol +29% compared with the week of February 23, 2026, before the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Updated September 21, 2026 · Source: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (prices with taxes)
| This week | Week ago | Week of February 23, 2026 | Change since then | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (€/l) | 2.348 | 2.357 | 1.824 | +28.7% |
| Diesel (€/l) | 2.457 | 2.426 | 1.733 | +41.8% |
Trend
■ Diesel ■ petrol, weekly, in €/l.
Common questions
How much is diesel in Germany?
€2.46 a litre on average in the week of September 21, 2026 (US$2.80 a litre), according to the European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (prices with taxes).
How much has fuel risen in Germany since February 2026?
Diesel: +42%. Petrol: +29%. Compared with the week of February 23, 2026.
How does Germany compare with the EU average?
Diesel in Germany is €2.46 against €2.23 for the EU average. Germany ranks 4 of 27 EU countries for diesel prices in US dollars (1 = most expensive).
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