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The cheapest and most expensive countries to buy petrol revealed

The stark difference in petrol prices around the world
Venezuela: 0.04 cent (0.03p)
UAE: 67 cents (50p)
Russia: 75 cents (56p)
USA: 92 cents (69p)
Australia: $1.03 (77p)
China: $1.05 (79p)
South Africa: $1.14 (85p)
Canada: $1.16 (87p)
India: $1.19 (89p)
Japan: $1.30 (97p)
Mexico: $1.30 (97p)
New Zealand: $1.63 (£1.22)
Spain: $1.66 (£1.24)
Austria: $1.70 (£1.27)
Belgium: $1.74 (£1.30)
UK: $1.79 (£1.34)
France: $1.89 (£1.41)
Germany: $1.91 (£1.43)
Singapore: $2.09 (£1.56)
Switzerland: $2.11 (£1.58)
Iceland: $2.40 (£1.79)
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The stark difference in petrol prices around the world

Petrol prices have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the fluctuating price of crude all leading to uncomfortable cost spikes for consumers. Globally, the average cost of petrol per litre is $1.27 (95p), but prices vary wildly around the world, even on a weekly basis. 

Read on to discover the average cost of a litre of petrol in 21 countries, ranging from the cheapest to the most expensive. Price data is from GlobalPetrolPrices.com and is correct as of 6 May 2025. 

All dollar amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

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Daniel Coughlin

07 May 2025

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