Global Fossil Fuel Prices Today
Petrol, diesel & jet fuel prices per litre — 80+ countries — updated daily — hover to explore
Petrol USD/L:
Cheap — Expensive
Global Avg — Petrol
$1.52
per litre (USD)
Global Avg — Diesel
$1.64
per litre (USD)
✈️ Jet A-1 (Global)
$1.24
per litre (USD)
IATA / S&P Global Platts
✈️ Jet A-1 Aviation Fuel — Regional Prices
Jet fuel prices jumped $1.77/gallon month-on-month (March to April) due to Middle Eastern supply disruptions. IEA expects global jet fuel output to fall ~500,000 b/d in Q2 2026.
📈 Price History 2020 → Present
Global weighted average — petrol, diesel, and Jet A-1 per litre (USD). Hover for exact values.
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Sources: GlobalPetrolPrices.com, World Bank Global Fuel Prices Database, IATA Jet Fuel Price Monitor (S&P Global Platts), IEA, EIA. Global consumption-weighted averages.
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Fuel Price FAQ
The global average price of petrol is approximately $1.52 per litre (USD) as of April 2026, based on data from 83 countries. Prices range from under $0.05/L in heavily subsidised nations like Venezuela to over $2.80/L in high-tax markets like Iceland and Hong Kong.
Venezuela has the world's cheapest petrol at approximately $0.02 per litre, heavily subsidised by the government. Other ultra-cheap markets include Iran (~$0.04/L) and Libya (~$0.08/L), all of which maintain government price controls on domestically-produced oil.
Hong Kong consistently records some of the highest petrol prices globally, typically above $3.00/L due to extremely high fuel duty, limited storage, and urban density. Other expensive markets include Iceland, Norway, and the Netherlands — European countries with significant fuel taxes funding public infrastructure and social programmes.
The global average price of Jet A-1 aviation fuel is approximately $1.24 per litre as of April 2026, according to IATA and S&P Global Platts data. Prices vary by region — European hubs typically trade 10–15% above the global average, while Middle Eastern hubs (where much fuel originates) trade at a slight discount.
The three biggest drivers of global fuel prices are the price of crude oil (Brent and WTI benchmarks), government taxes and subsidies, and local currency exchange rates against the USD. Supply disruptions — such as geopolitical conflict near major shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz — can spike prices dramatically, as seen in early 2026 when Brent crude reached ~$104/bbl.
Biofuels are liquid fuels derived from organic matter — crops, agricultural waste, or algae — rather than ancient fossil deposits. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a biofuel for aviation, can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. However, biofuels currently cost 3–5× more than fossil fuels and are constrained by feedstock availability and production capacity.
Aviation's primary decarbonisation pathway is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) — a drop-in replacement for Jet A-1 that requires no aircraft modification. The ICAO CORSIA scheme mandates carbon-neutral growth from 2020, with SAF blending targets increasing through 2030. Beyond SAF, fleet efficiency improvements (~1–2% per year) and carbon removal programmes also contribute to reducing the sector's ~1 billion tonne annual CO2 output.
Where Our Data Comes From
Weekly pump prices for 150+ countries in local currency and USD
Weekly Irish pump prices — petrol and diesel per litre
European Commission weekly fuel prices across all EU member states
International Air Transport Association weekly Jet A-1 price indices
Spot and forward Jet A-1 prices across 7 global aviation hubs
Diesel price data for road freight operators across 50+ countries
US weekly retail gasoline and diesel prices by region
National Energy Agencies
Direct government sources for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iran, and other regulated markets
All prices include taxes and levies and are expressed per litre. Local currency prices are converted to USD using daily exchange rates. Prices reflect the most recent available data — typically within 24–48 hours of publication. Saudi Arabia and other GCC markets operate government-fixed prices updated periodically. Brent crude reference: ~$104/bbl (April 2026) reflecting Strait of Hormuz supply disruption. For press enquiries or data licensing, contact support@taoclimate.com.