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Greek gasoline prices stay above €2 per litre, straining households and tourism
Across Greece, the price of 95‑octane gasoline has risen above €2 per litre, with the Preveza market reporting a range of €1.955‑€2.089 and an average of €2.04 per litre. The 100‑octane grade in the same area averages €2.20 per litre, while diesel (petrol) is around €2.042 per litre.
Fuel taxes account for more than half of the retail price: a special consumption tax of €0.70 per litre plus a 24 % VAT are the main contributors. The Greek government says further tax cuts are not possible because of budget constraints, even as special‑tax revenues fell by €211 million in the first half of 2026. The surge is linked to international oil‑market volatility and heightened geopolitical tension after the Middle‑East conflict intensified in late February.
Higher fuel costs are reducing consumption, hitting family budgets, raising tourism operating costs, and pressuring local economies in regions such as Preveza and Zakynthos. Limited relief measures, such as a temporary €50 fuel‑pass, have been offered, but the overall fiscal pressure remains high.
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Athens · European Union · Greece · Greek Ministry of Development · Greek government · Preveza · Special Consumption Tax · Thessaloniki · Zakynthos
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- [● 2 SOURCES] High fuel prices are affecting tourism and local economies in Preveza and Zakynthos. prismaradio.gr · www.imerazante.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Greek government says further fuel tax cuts are not possible due to budget constraints. www.dimokratia.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] International oil‑market volatility and geopolitical tensions are driving the fuel price surge. prismaradio.gr · www.skaipatras.gr · thriassio.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The price of 100‑octane gasoline in Preveza averaged €2.20 per litre. prismaradio.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gasoline prices across Greece have risen above €2 per litre for 95‑octane fuel. prismaradio.gr · www.skaipatras.gr · thriassio.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The price of 95‑octane gasoline in Preveza ranged from €1.955 to €2.089 per litre, averaging €2.04. prismaradio.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] A special consumption tax of €0.70 per litre and a 24 % VAT together make up more than half of the gasoline price. www.skaipatras.gr · www.dimokratia.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average price of diesel (petrol) in Preveza was €2.042 per litre. prismaradio.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Special‑tax revenues from fuel fell by €211 million in the first half of 2026. www.dimokratia.gr