What is the diesel price in the Czech Republic for trucks, and where should you fill up?

Diesel in the Czech Republic averages EUR 1.98 per litre (CZK 48.25) in the European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin updated 2026-11-05, against EUR 1.81 in Poland, EUR 2.28 in Germany and an EU average of EUR 2.10. That is a weekly national average, not a pump price.

How does Czech diesel compare with Poland and Germany?

The bulletin lists one weekly figure per country, including taxes, so a station on your route will charge more or less. Czechia sits EUR 0.12 below the EU average, EUR 0.17 above Poland and EUR 0.30 below Germany.

In the same edition Slovakia is also at EUR 1.98 and Austria is at EUR 2.15.

Where should a Poland to Germany truck fill up?

Fill up in Poland first. Poland is EUR 0.17 per litre below Czechia, about EUR 102 on a 600 litre fill. Czechia still beats Germany by EUR 0.30 per litre, about EUR 180 on 600 litres, but it is not the cheap stop on this route.

Treat that as a rule of thumb. Both gaps compare national averages from one Thursday edition, and the next bulletin can change them. Check the Poland diesel average and our post on Polish diesel for trucks for the starting leg, and read diesel prices in Germany for truck drivers for the onward one.

Fuel already in your tanks does not get taxed again at the border. Under Directive 2003/96/EC Article 24(1), fuel in the standard tanks of a commercial vehicle is not taxed again in another EU country. That covers standard tanks only.

What tax and price cap apply to diesel in the Czech Republic?

Standard excise on diesel is CZK 9.95 per litre under zákon 353/2003 Sb. From 2026-10-01 the government cut it by CZK 1.939 to CZK 8.011 per litre, the EU minimum, and its decision of 2026-10-26 extended the cut to 2026-11-30, according to the Ministry of Finance press release . With VAT the saving is CZK 2.35 per litre.

A separate daily maximum price for non-premium fuels at filling stations also runs to 2026-11-30. The Ministry of Finance sets it each working day from the wholesale average plus a margin of up to CZK 2.50 per litre, plus VAT. For 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-09 the diesel maximum is CZK 47.28 per litre including VAT. That is a ceiling, not an average and not a pump price, so do not read it against the bulletin figure. The Ministry of Finance cap page shows the current one.

Zákon 353/2003 Sb. lists no excise refund for road hauliers. Both measures run to 2026-11-30.

Frequently asked questions

How much is diesel per litre in the Czech Republic right now?

The weekly national average was EUR 1.98 per litre (CZK 48.25) in the bulletin updated 2026-11-05. That is an average across the country, not the price at a given station, and the bulletin refreshes every Thursday.

Is diesel cheaper in Poland than in Czechia?

Yes, by EUR 0.17 per litre in the 2026-11-05 edition: EUR 1.81 against EUR 1.98. On 600 litres that is about EUR 102.

Is diesel cheaper in Czechia than in Germany?

Yes, by EUR 0.30 per litre in the same edition: EUR 1.98 against EUR 2.28, or about EUR 180 on 600 litres. Recheck the bulletin before planning a stop, because the averages move each week.

Is there a diesel price cap in Czechia?

Yes. A daily maximum price for non-premium fuels at filling stations applies from 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-30, set by the Ministry of Finance. It is a ceiling rather than a guaranteed pump price, and the current decision covers only that period.

Check the latest Czech Republic diesel average before you plan your next refuel.