These are the 5 countries with the highest fuel fees
Gasoline and other fuels are expensive in the Netherlands, but we are not the country where refueling is the most expensive. In these five countries you pay a lot for a liter of fuel.
For the list we use the latest figures from all over the world. These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023. Please note that these are average prices. The price at your local pump may vary.
The five most expensive countries to refuel
The average world market price for a liter of gasoline is 1.29 euros. In the five most expensive countries for refueling you pay significantly more.
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Hong Kong (2,925 euros)
Hong Kong is the most expensive country in the world to fill up with gas, even though it is not officially a country. You pay 2,925 euros per liter of gasoline.
The main reason for the expensive fuel is the price of land. The government leases the land to gas station operators at extreme prices. For comparison: In China you pay an average of 1,170 euros for a liter of gasoline.
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Iceland (2,209 euros)
In Iceland you spend an average of 2,209 euros on a liter of petrol. This has to do with the isolation of the island. Fuel has to be brought all the way there.
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Monaco (2,160 euros)
If they can afford expensive gasoline anywhere, it is in one of the richest countries in the world: Monaco. Here you pay 2,160 euros per liter.
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Netherlands (2,133 euros)
If you look at the countries where gasoline is the most expensive, the Netherlands is in fourth place. On average you pay 2,133 euros for one liter.
Do you want to save money and use as little fuel as possible? Then read the eight best tips for driving as economically as possible here.
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Liechtenstein (2,005 euros)
Refueling is slightly cheaper in Liechtenstein than in the Netherlands. You pay an average of 2,005 euros per liter.