Spain's petrol prices soar amid global tensions
The cost of fuel in Spain has become a major concern for motorists, with prices surging since the outbreak of conflict in Iran. The upward trend doesn't appear to be slowing down, bringing the cost of refueling closer to the feared €2 per liter barrier.
Recurrent pump price hikes
In just a matter of days, both petrol and diesel have seen multiple consecutive price increases, driven primarily by tensions in international energy markets and the impact of the war involving Iran. Despite the fact that the fuel in the country was purchased before the escalation of the oil barrel, prices continue to rise.
According to updated data from dieselogasolina, the average price of fuels in Spain remains on the upswing. Today, March 9, 2026, regular 95 unleaded petrol sits at around €1.648 per liter, while premium 98 unleaded reaches approximately €1.806 per liter. For diesel, the A-grade fuel is priced at a median of €1.737 per liter, with A+ premium diesel around €1.833 per liter.
These figures represent the current country-wide averages, so prices may vary depending on the autonomous community or specific filling station. However, they provide a general idea of the landscape.
Varying regional prices
Breaking it down by region offers some interesting insights. Madrid, for instance, records an average price of €1.684 for regular 95 unleaded petrol, slightly above Barcelona's €1.679 per liter. Zaragoza and Guadalajara share a similar cost at €1.677 per liter, while Toledo comes in at €1.674 per liter. Bizkaia, Murcia, and Sevilla have lower prices, ranging from €1.661 to €1.654 per liter, with Valencia and A Coruña posting the lowest averages at €1.650 and €1.646 per liter, respectively.
The picture is similar for premium 98 unleaded petrol, with Madrid and Zaragoza tied at €1.838 per liter, followed by Sevilla at €1.832, Toledo at €1.833, and Guadalajara at €1.829. Barcelona and Valencia are close, at €1.813 and €1.814 per liter, while Murcia, Bizkaia, and A Coruña have the lowest prices, ranging from €1.797 to €1.790 per liter.
Diesel prices also on the rise
For diesel, the A-grade fuel sees its highest price in Bizkaia, at €1.811 per liter, followed by Guadalajara at €1.797 per liter, and Madrid at €1.787 per liter. Barcelona and Zaragoza are priced similarly at €1.776 per liter, while Valencia and A Coruña have similar costs at €1.768 and €1.767 per liter, respectively. Sevilla and Murcia come in at €1.765 per liter, while Toledo has the lowest diesel price at €1.750 per liter.
A+ diesel leads the pack
Finally, A+ premium diesel takes the top spot, with Guadalajara leading at €1.908 per liter, followed by Madrid at €1.893 per liter, and Valencia at €1.887 per liter. Sevilla comes in at €1.883 per liter, while Barcelona is priced at €1.874 per liter, and Toledo at €1.870 per liter. Zaragoza and A Coruña follow at €1.864 and €1.856 per liter, respectively, with Bizkaia having the lowest A+ diesel price at €1.803 per liter.
Beyond the current figures, what's most concerning is the evolution that's taken place over the past week. The prices of various fuels have inched up slightly in the last 24 hours alone. Regular 95 unleaded petrol, for instance, now sits at €1.648 per liter, a small increase from yesterday's €1.645 per liter. Premium 98 unleaded has also seen a similar uptick, currently priced at €1.806 per liter, up from €1.803 per liter the day before, maintaining the upward trend of recent days. Diesel, too, has experienced price hikes, with A-grade fuel increasing from €1.730 per liter yesterday to €1.737 per liter today, representing one of the most notable increases among the fuels analyzed. A+ premium diesel has also seen an increase, rising from €1.826 per liter yesterday to €1.833 per liter today.