Prices of diesel fuel in Greece 2000-2021

After easing from a high of 1.53 euros per liter in 2012, the price of diesel fuel in Greece reached 1.30 euros per liter in 2021. In the period of consideration, 2003 saw the lowest price, when diesel fuel was available for an average price of 63 euro cents per liter.

Diesel around the world

The price of diesel fuel varies greatly from country to country, with some of the most expensive prices being found in Europe. Italian diesel vehicle drivers were paying an average of 1.42 U.S. dollars per liter for diesel fuel as of April 2020, while those in the United States were paying just 66 cents.

There is also an inconsistency among countries when it comes to the monthly change in the price of automotive diesel. Spain’s prices decreased 17.8 percent between April 2019 and April 2020. Canada’s prices decreased by 24 percent.

Diesel vehicles on the decline

Diesel vehicles were once a favorite of European drivers, but environmental concerns and regulatory changes have triggered a shift this has been changing in recent years. Between 2014 and 2018, the share of new passenger cars with diesel engines fell steeply across Europe. In Germany, shares dropped by approximately 48 percent during this period to 32 percent. This decline in popularity also had an impact on prices.