Fuel Prices Steady on August 20, 2026

On August 20, 2026, fuel prices across Romania remained largely unchanged from the previous day. In Sălaj county, drivers found the lowest gasoline price at 9.48 lei per liter. Meanwhile, diesel prices continued to exceed 10 lei per liter, with the cheapest options available at 10.01 lei per liter in counties such as Timiș, Arad, Bihor, Sălaj, Suceava, Sibiu, and Gorj.

In Cluj, diesel was priced slightly higher at 10.09 lei per liter, while in Ilfov, it was available at 10.02 lei per liter. The average gasoline price across the country was around 9.5 lei per liter, and LPG prices fluctuated between 4.59 and 4.64 lei per liter, with the lowest found in Cluj-Napoca.

Historical data indicates a steady rise in fuel prices over the years. In 2021, the average gasoline price was 5.69 lei per liter, and diesel averaged 5.65 lei per liter. By 2026, these averages had increased to 8.62 lei for gasoline and 9.12 lei for diesel. LPG prices also climbed from an average of 3 lei per liter in 2021 to 4.25 lei per liter in 2026.

diesel prices surpassed 9 lei per liter on July 24, 2026, and have remained above 10 lei since July 27, 2026. This trend reflects a broader pattern of rising fuel costs in Romania over recent years.