What is the diesel price in Hungary for trucks, and is it worth filling up before Romania?
The diesel price in Hungary averages EUR 1.98 per litre (2026-11-05), below Romania at EUR 2.07, per the EC Weekly Oil Bulletin.
Logifie Team
Logistics Technology Experts
Diesel in Hungary averages EUR 1.98 per litre (HUF 718) in the European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin updated 2026-11-05, against EUR 2.07 in Romania, EUR 2.15 in Austria and an EU average of EUR 2.10. That is a weekly national average, not a pump price.
How does Hungarian diesel compare with Romania and Austria?
The bulletin lists one weekly figure per country, including taxes, so a station on your route will charge more or less. Hungary sits EUR 0.12 below the EU average and EUR 0.09 below Romania.
| Country | Diesel, EUR per litre incl. taxes (Weekly Oil Bulletin, updated 2026-11-05) |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 1.98 |
| Romania | 2.07 |
| Austria | 2.15 |
| EU average | 2.10 |
In the same edition Slovakia is also at EUR 1.98, Slovenia at EUR 1.94 and Croatia at EUR 2.01. Check the Romania diesel average for the other side of the border from the same bulletin.
Is it worth filling up in Hungary before Romania or Austria?
Filling up in Hungary pays off if the gap holds, but treat it as a rule of thumb. Against Romania the gap is EUR 0.09 per litre, about EUR 54 on a 600 litre fill. Against Austria it is EUR 0.17, about EUR 102. Both compare national averages from one Thursday edition, so check the current bulletin before you plan a stop.
For the Romanian side, including the excise refund there, read our post on Romanian diesel for trucks . For the next leg, see diesel prices in Austria for truck drivers .
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, not cans or extra containers.
What tax applies to diesel in Hungary, and can a haulier get some back?
Standard EN 590 diesel carries excise of HUF 128.28 per litre under the Hungarian excise act (Jöt.), 110. § (6), in the version of the law in force from 2026-11-01. Hungary also runs a commercial diesel refund (kereskedelmi gázolaj). The NAV refund page , dated 2026-10-22, sets it at HUF 25 per litre for this diesel on purchase documents dated 2026-10-22 to 2026-12-31. On a 600 litre fill that is HUF 15 000.
The claimant must be the operator of the vehicle, or the lessee if it is leased. The vehicle must be a goods vehicle of at least 7.5 t or a tractor unit combination. The fuel must be bought by fuel card at a filling station, or taken from a metered tank at the claimant's Hungarian site. The law text does not say whether foreign-registered trucks can claim, so check with NAV before you count on it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is diesel per litre in Hungary right now?
The weekly national average was EUR 1.98 per litre (HUF 718) 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 Hungary than in Romania?
Yes, by EUR 0.09 per litre in the 2026-11-05 edition: EUR 1.98 against EUR 2.07. Slovakia matched Hungary at EUR 1.98 that week.
Should I fill up in Hungary before crossing into Austria?
The gap was EUR 0.17 per litre in the 2026-11-05 edition, about EUR 102 on 600 litres. Treat it as a rule of thumb and recheck the bulletin, because the averages move each week.
Can a haulier get excise back on Hungarian diesel?
Operators of goods vehicles of at least 7.5 t, or tractor units, can claim HUF 25 per litre on documents dated 2026-10-22 to 2026-12-31. The fuel must come from a fuel card purchase or a metered tank at their Hungarian site. The law text is silent on foreign-registered trucks, so ask NAV.
Check the latest Hungary diesel average before you plan your next refuel.
