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Fuel Prices in Greece: Where Gasoline Soars and Where It Stays Below 2 Euros
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Fuel Prices in Greece: Where Gasoline Soars and Where It Stays Below 2 Euros

From Ta Nea · (4h ago) Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The average price of unleaded 95 octane gasoline in Greece has stabilized above 2 euros per liter, according to official data for April 19, 2026.
  • Prices vary significantly by region, with the Cyclades islands experiencing the highest costs for both gasoline and diesel.
  • Continental Greece, particularly Attica and Corinthia, offers more affordable prices, with Corinthia recording the lowest national price.

As of Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Greek fuel market is grappling with persistently high prices, with the average cost of 95-octane unleaded gasoline consistently exceeding the 2-euro mark. Official data from the Liquid Fuels Price Observatory paints a clear picture of a challenging economic landscape for consumers, who are bearing the brunt of these elevated costs.

The domestic fuel market is facing high prices, as the average price of 95-octane unleaded has stabilized above the 2 euro threshold.

— Ta NeaReporting on the current state of fuel prices in Greece.

The disparity in pricing across the country is particularly stark. The Cyclades islands continue to be the most expensive region, with both 95-octane gasoline and diesel reaching an average of €2.206. The Dodecanese islands and Heraklion also face high prices, with gasoline at €2.127 and €2.095 respectively. This regional variation highlights the additional burden faced by residents and tourists in island areas, often attributed to transportation and logistical costs.

The highest prices: The Cyclades remain the most expensive region in the country, with the average price of 95-octane unleaded reaching €2.206 and diesel for vehicles also at €2.206.

— Ta NeaDetailing the most expensive regions for fuel.

Conversely, mainland Greece offers some respite. Attica records an average price of €2.004 for unleaded gasoline, while the prefecture of Corinthia stands out with the lowest price nationwide at €2.010. These figures, while still high, provide a comparative advantage for consumers in these areas. The ongoing fluctuations in fuel prices remain a critical economic indicator, directly impacting household budgets and the broader cost of living across Greece.

The lowest prices: The most affordable prices for simple unleaded are found in mainland Greece, with Attica at €2.004 and the Prefecture of Corinthia recording the lowest price nationwide at €2.010.

— Ta NeaIdentifying the regions with the lowest fuel prices.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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