As March 2026 draws to a close, fuel costs in Greece continue to weigh heavily on the average driver’s budget. According to official data from last Tuesday, the 2 euros-per-liter threshold for regular unleaded petrol is no longer a psychological barrier—it has become the new, harsh norm across most of the country.
Nationwide, the average price for standard 95-octane unleaded climbed to 2.049 euros per liter. For those opting for premium 100-octane fuel, the average surged even higher to 2.252 euros per liter.
Meanwhile, diesel for transport—crucial not only for drivers but for the broader supply chain—closed at 2.122 euros per liter. Heating diesel, despite the arrival of spring, remains elevated at 1.705 euros per liter.
The Geography of High Prices
Regional disparities persist, with the Cyclades once again recording the highest prices in the country, where regular unleaded reached 2.173 euros per liter. The Dodecanese followed closely at 2.129 euros per liter—areas that traditionally bear the brunt of higher fuel costs due to logistical challenges.
In contrast, prices in Attica and Thessaloniki remained relatively aligned with the national average, at 2.032 euros and 2.045 euros per liter respectively. However, in Evrytania, premium unleaded placed a particularly heavy burden on motorists, peaking at 2.330 euros per liter.
For those seeking some relief, the lowest prices were recorded on the island of Chios at 2.021 euros per liter, and in Pieria at 2.025 euros per liter—though even these figures remain firmly above the once-critical 2 euros mark.
