Fuel prices remain sky-high on Greece’s islands, adding yet another expense to the cost of a summer vacation. On some islands, regular unleaded gasoline has climbed above €2.50 per liter, while diesel is also selling for more than €2 a liter in many island destinations.
Ferry tickets, accommodation and food are already stretching the budgets of travelers choosing Greek islands for their vacations.
And once they set foot on the islands, fuel prices can deliver the final blow. Regular unleaded gasoline is selling for more than €2.50 per liter on Symi and Kimolos, while prices are approaching €2.45 on Santorini, Milos and Paros.
The Cyclades have the highest average prices, with both regular unleaded gasoline and diesel exceeding €2.20 per liter, while 100-octane gasoline has reached €2.46. On Schinoussa, regular unleaded is selling for €2.40 per liter.
By comparison, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Athens and Thessaloniki is below €2 per liter.
Average fuel prices in the Cyclades – Aug. 8, 2026
Regular unleaded: €2.261/liter
100-octane unleaded: €2.463/liter
Diesel: €2.267/liter
“I’ve received two deliveries so far this month at the same price, so I’m selling at the same price,” a gas station owner told MEGA. “There isn’t a big difference compared with the other islands—Antiparos, Paros and Naxos. Consumption is simply down, which is understandable.”
Average prices are also particularly high in the Dodecanese and on Lesvos, where regular unleaded gasoline and diesel are close to €2.10 per liter, while premium gasoline has surpassed €2.30.
Average fuel prices – Aug. 8, 2026
Dodecanese
Regular unleaded: €2.129/liter
100-octane unleaded: €2.356/liter
Diesel: €2.107/liter
Lesvos
Regular unleaded: €2.093/liter
100-octane unleaded: €2.311/liter
Diesel: €2.100/liter
“Because of higher transportation costs, the islands have traditionally had significantly higher prices,” said Nikos Papageorgiou, first vice president of the Panhellenic Federation of Fuel Station Owners and Traders. “We should also remember that there are islands with only one gas station and very few residents during the winter, while operating costs have risen considerably.”
However, Giorgos Mallis, president of the Lesvos Fuel Station Owners’ Association, said prices have fallen sharply since late last week.
“Prices have dropped considerably since Thursday into Friday. There has been a significant decline, particularly in diesel prices, but also in regular unleaded gasoline,” Mallis said. “Right now, you can find diesel at €2 or even below €2. Starting Monday, when gas stations receive new supplies and restock, the average price will fall significantly as well.”
Until then, travelers heading to the Greek islands may want to arrive with a full tank to keep their expenses as low as possible.
