Price increase at the turn of the year: fuel more expensive in Austria!

Price increase at the turn of the year: fuel more expensive in Austria!

In Austria, drivers are facing a financial burden: from January 1, 2025, fuel prices will rise significantly. A liter of diesel will then be 16.5 cents more expensive, while Eurosuper will increase by a full 15 cents per liter. This measure is the result of a new CO2 tax introduced by the previous government, emphasizes the president of the ARBÖ. Despite the announcement of a moderate increase, diesel and gasoline are currently slightly below the prices before the Ukraine war, which further increases the burden. ARBÖ representatives strongly recommend filling up before New Year's Eve to avoid long waiting times at gas stations, as many Austrians want to take advantage of the last chance for cheaper fuel, as [noen.at] reports.

Prices in international comparison

Current statistics show that average fuel prices in Austria are quite competitive compared to other EU countries. The gross price for Eurosuper 95 in Austria is 1.513 euros per liter, which is 13.6 cents below the EU average of 1.649 euros. Diesel fuel also costs an average of 1.541 euros per liter in Austria, making it 2.3 cents cheaper than the EU average of 1.564 euros. Without taxes, the net prices for Eurosuper are 0.668 euros and for diesel 0.765 euros, both lower values ​​than in the rest of the EU, as the website [bmk.gv.at] reports.