Italy Fuel Prices: Regional Trends and Rising Costs

The national average price for diesel in Italy reached €2.107 per liter on April 3, 2026, according to data from fuel-prices.eu. This figure reflects a continuing upward trend in fuel costs following a brief period of stabilization in late March.

Market data indicates a steady increase over the preceding weeks. On April 2, 2026, the average diesel price was reported at €2.083 per liter, while on March 23, 2026, the national average stood at €1.985 per liter, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore.

The Two-Euro Threshold and Market Distribution

A significant majority of fuel stations have now surpassed the psychological threshold of €2 per liter. In the Emilia Romagna region, reports from Il Resto del Carlino and Il Piacenza indicate that only 3% of distributors are selling diesel for less than €2 per liter.

The price spread across the country remains substantial. On April 3, 2026, prices ranged from a minimum of €0.780 to a maximum of €2.829 per liter across 20,401 tracked stations. The most competitive prices among major operators on that date included:

• Auchan: €2.005 per liter
• Simonetti Petroli: €2.008 per liter
• ICM: €2.025 per liter
• Acton1Q: €2.031 per liter
• CONAD: €2.037 per liter

Impact of Excise Policy and Price Volatility

The current price surge follows a government intervention intended to lower costs. A decree-law approved by the Council of Ministers on March 18, 2026, introduced an excise cut that became visible at petrol stations starting Friday, March 20, 2026.

However, this respite was short-lived. Il Sole 24 Ore reported that diesel prices rose more sharply than petrol prices in the days following the cut, effectively absorbing the tax reduction. By Monday, March 23, 2026, the average price had already climbed back to €1.985 per liter.

The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) has confirmed continued price increases across the national road network. This volatility has led to consumer concerns regarding speculation, particularly in regions like Veneto, where petrol prices were reported at €1.744 per liter by Corriere del Veneto.

Regional Price Variations

Fuel costs vary significantly by region. As of March 23, 2026, the Marche region maintained the lowest average diesel price in Italy at €1.969 per liter, despite recording one of the most marked increases (+0.034 euro per liter) during that period.

Other regions identified as having some of the cheapest diesel prices as of late March included Sardinia, which saw an increase of +0.023 euro per liter, and Tuscany, which saw an increase of +0.021 euro per liter.

In contrast, some areas have faced more extreme pricing. On March 10, 2026, some distributors in Genoa were already reporting diesel prices exceeding €2 per liter.

Current data from April 2, 2026, also places other fuel types at the following national averages: SP95 at €1.760 per liter and SP98 at €1.897 per liter.