European Energy Prices

Fuel Prices in Europe, Half-Year Review 2026: +13.6% — Where It Got Expensive and Where It Didn't

Between January and the end of June 2026, petrol across Europe rose from €1.53 to €1.74/L on average (+13.6%) — about €10 more per 50-litre tank. Denmark jumped +24.9%, while Malta stayed flat and Spain barely moved. The full country-by-country H1 review from our weekly price data.

Cheapest Fuel Country in Europe 2026: Where Petrol & Diesel Cost the Least (Live Ranking)

Malta has Europe's cheapest fuel — petrol around €1.34/L and diesel €1.21/L — while Denmark tops €2.33. That's a €1.00/L gap, about €50 per tank. Here's the full live ranking of 30 countries, why the difference is almost all tax, and how to pay less.

Europe's Electricity Rollercoaster: Why Power Is Nearly Free at Midday and Sky-High at Night (Summer 2026)

In the 2026 heatwaves, Europe's power prices swing wildly within a single day — nearly free when the midday sun floods the grid, then spiking in the evening. In Germany the priciest hour now averages about 7.6× the cheapest; Spain saw negative prices in 6.9% of hours. Here's why — and how to use it to cut your bill.