The year 2025 has brought additional challenges for Portuguese drivers, with fuel prices registering an increasing trend since the beginning of the year. Starting next Monday, a new change in prices is expected: diesel should become a little more expensive, while 95 gasoline will remain stable.
According to a source from a national own-brand gas station, “this week’s trend will be for an increase of 0.0034 euros in diesel and a drop of 0.0016 euros in 95 gasoline”, as reported by . At the main national gas stations, another source said that “the evolution of prices in euros points to an increase of up to a cent in diesel, while 95 gasoline maintains its value”.
Current prices and recent developments
According to data from the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), the average price of a liter of gasoline in Portugal is currently 1,750 euros, while diesel is set at 1,634 euros. Despite these averages, prices may vary between stations, influenced by local competition, supply and demand, as well as the operating costs of each unit.
Since the beginning of 2025, the price of 95 gasoline has risen from R$1,711 to R$1,750 per liter, while diesel has increased from R$1,598 to R$1,634 per liter. These fluctuations reflect the impact of international prices and other economic factors.
Portugal in the European context
In the most recent bulletin from the European Commission, Portugal appears in eighth place among the European Union countries with the most expensive fuels. A liter of gasoline costs, on average, 6.8 cents more than the European average and 21 cents more than in Spain. In the case of diesel, Portugal occupies ninth place, with a difference of 17.9 cents in relation to the price charged in the neighboring country.
Where to find the cheapest fuel?
For drivers who want to anticipate the rise in prices and top up their fuel this weekend, it is essential to locate the most accessible gas stations. Updated data can be consulted to identify the most competitive gas stations in the country, taking into account location and tariffs.
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