What is the petrol price in Austria in 2026?

In 2026, Austrian Euro 95 petrol (Super) averages approximately €1.55–1.70/litre. Diesel averages approximately €1.50–1.65/litre. Austria sits in the middle of European fuel prices — cheaper than the Netherlands, Germany, or France, but more expensive than Hungary, Slovakia, or Poland. Austrian pump prices fluctuate with Brent crude and are not regulated by the government.

What is MÖSt (Mineralölsteuer) in Austria?

MÖSt (Mineralölsteuer) is Austria's mineral oil tax — the equivalent of the excise duty applied to petrol, diesel, and other petroleum products. In 2026, the MÖSt rate on petrol is approximately €0.482/litre; on diesel approximately €0.397/litre. These rates are lower than Germany's Energiesteuer (€0.6545/l petrol) or France's TICPE (~€0.682/l petrol), which is why Austria is meaningfully cheaper than those neighbours for fuel.

Is fuel cheaper in Austria than Germany?

Yes, Austrian fuel is generally cheaper than German fuel. Austrian petrol is typically €0.10–0.20/litre cheaper than German petrol, and Austrian diesel is approximately €0.08–0.15/litre cheaper. The difference is primarily driven by Austria's lower MÖSt (mineral oil tax) versus Germany's Energiesteuer. This creates notable cross-border fuel purchasing in border areas — particularly in Salzburg, Berchtesgadener Land, and Kufstein, where German drivers regularly cross into Austria to refuel.

Austria Fuel Prices 2026: MÖSt Tax, Autobahn Vignette & Transit Fuel Tourism

Published 15 August 2026 · Updated 19 October 2026

Austria occupies a strategically important position in Central European energy logistics — as the host city of the European Gas Conference and home to OMV (one of Europe's major energy companies), Vienna is a natural hub for European energy markets. For Austrian drivers, fuel prices in 2026 sit comfortably below Western European neighbours but above Eastern European ones, shaped by the MÖSt mineral oil tax structure and 20% VAT.

For live Austrian fuel prices, use the fuel price explorer. For a Central European comparison, see our Europe fuel prices 2026. For the European Gas Conference held in Vienna, see our European Gas Conference 2027 preview.

Austria pump prices in 2026

Fuel	EUR/litre (avg range 2026)	Notes
Super (Euro 95 E10)	~1.55–1.70	Main volume petrol grade
Super Plus (Euro 98)	~1.65–1.80	Premium grade
Diesel (B7)	~1.50–1.65	Road diesel; lower excise than petrol
LPG (Autogas)	~0.75–0.85	Lower excise; modest Austrian LPG fleet

MÖSt: Austria's mineral oil tax

Component	Super petrol (€/l)	Diesel (€/l)
Wholesale (crude + refining)	~0.57	~0.60
MÖSt (Mineralölsteuer)	~0.482	~0.397
Retail margin + distribution	~0.09	~0.09
VAT (20% on all above)	~0.23	~0.22
Total pump price	~€1.37–1.70	~€1.35–1.65

Austria's MÖSt on petrol (~€0.482/l) is lower than Germany's Energiesteuer (€0.6545/l) and France's TICPE (~€0.682/l), explaining why Austrian pump prices are meaningfully cheaper than those countries. For excise duty context, see our excise duty glossary entry.

Austria's transit corridor and fuel logistics

Austria sits on major European transit corridors — the Brenner Pass (Italy–Germany via Innsbruck), the Vienna-Bratislava-Budapest corridor, and the Salzburg-Munich axis. This has implications for fuel pricing:

Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) traversing Austria pay the fahrleistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe (road use tax) — separate from fuel tax
Autobahn toll (vignette) system: passenger cars and light vehicles require a digital vignette (€100–120/year or €10-day/2-month options) — this is distinct from fuel excise
Truck diesel purchasing in Austria is economically attractive for westbound trucks coming from Slovakia/Hungary — Austrian diesel is cheaper than German while being accessible en route to western markets
Austrian fuel retailers near motorway interchanges serve significant transit-related fuel demand, supporting a healthy independent forecourt sector

Cross-border fuel tourism

Austria's position between higher-excise Western Europe and lower-excise Eastern Europe creates cross-border fuel flows in both directions:

From Germany: Border regions (Salzburg, Innsbruck, Kufstein) see German drivers refuelling in Austria where petrol is ~€0.15–0.20/l cheaper
From Austria to Slovakia/Hungary: Austrian drivers near Bratislava or the Sopron border area may find Slovak/Hungarian petrol cheaper (~€0.15–0.20/l), though this differential fluctuates with exchange rates
Transit trucking: Eastbound HGVs often fill up in Austria before entering Slovakia/Hungary; westbound HGVs fill in Slovakia/Hungary before entering Austria, given Austria's higher diesel excise vs Slovakia

Austria vs EU neighbours (2026)

Country	Petrol (approx. EUR/l, 2026)	vs Austria
Germany	~1.78	~15 ct/l more expensive
France	~1.77	~14 ct/l more expensive
Austria	~1.60–1.65	—
Czech Republic	~1.52–1.60	~5–10 ct/l cheaper
Slovakia	~1.48–1.58	~8–15 ct/l cheaper
Hungary	~1.45–1.55	~10–20 ct/l cheaper

Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Austria in 2026? Austrian Euro 95 petrol (Super) averages approximately €1.55–1.70/litre in 2026. Diesel is approximately €1.50–1.65/l. Austria sits mid-table in European fuel prices — cheaper than Germany, France, or Netherlands; more expensive than Hungary, Slovakia, or Poland. Prices are market-linked, not government-regulated.: Austrian Euro 95 petrol (Super) averages approximately €1.55–1.70/litre in 2026. Diesel is approximately €1.50–1.65/l. Austria sits mid-table in European fuel prices — cheaper than Germany, France, or Netherlands; more expensive than Hungary, Slovakia, or Poland. Prices are market-linked, not government-regulated.
What is MÖSt (Mineralölsteuer) in Austria? MÖSt (Mineralölsteuer) is Austria's mineral oil excise tax — approximately €0.482/l on petrol and €0.397/l on diesel in 2026. It is equivalent to Germany's Energiesteuer or France's TICPE, but at a lower rate, explaining why Austrian pump prices are ~€0.10–0.20/l cheaper than German or French equivalents.: MÖSt (Mineralölsteuer) is Austria's mineral oil excise tax — approximately €0.482/l on petrol and €0.397/l on diesel in 2026. It is equivalent to Germany's Energiesteuer or France's TICPE, but at a lower rate, explaining why Austrian pump prices are ~€0.10–0.20/l cheaper than German or French equivalents.
Is fuel cheaper in Austria than Germany? Yes, typically by €0.10–0.20/l for petrol. The difference is driven by Austria's lower MÖSt versus Germany's Energiesteuer. This creates cross-border fuel purchasing — German drivers regularly fill up in Austrian border towns (Salzburg, Kufstein area). Austrian diesel is ~€0.08–0.15/l cheaper than German diesel.: Yes, typically by €0.10–0.20/l for petrol. The difference is driven by Austria's lower MÖSt versus Germany's Energiesteuer. This creates cross-border fuel purchasing — German drivers regularly fill up in Austrian border towns (Salzburg, Kufstein area). Austrian diesel is ~€0.08–0.15/l cheaper than German diesel.