: In countries like the Netherlands and Denmark , where petrol can reach €2.28–€2.33 , taxes and duties make up a massive portion of the retail price. Current Price Snapshot (April 2026) Petrol (Euro 95) Malta Poland Moderate Decrease Bulgaria Increasing Spain EU Average €1.83 Volatile

: Prices were reported at €1.45 in late 2025/early 2026, though they have recently fluctuated closer to €1.54 . Why Prices Are "Overloaded"

: Europe is particularly sensitive to diesel price spikes (now averaging over €2.07 ) because it relies heavily on imports that previously came from Russia and now come from more distant regions like the Persian Gulf.