New price hikes have been recorded across fuel prices in Greece, with station owners describing an increasingly difficult market environment. Updated wholesale pricing lists show that regular unleaded petrol and standard diesel are now trading at nearly identical levels — a rare development in the Greek fuel market.
According to industry sources, the price of regular unleaded petrol rose by approximately 4 cents per litre compared to previous wholesale rates. As a result, it is currently being sold at petrol stations nationwide at around €1.857 per litre.
‘I Was Shocked’
The most striking change, however, is in diesel prices. Maria Zanka, President of the Attica Petrol Station Owners’ Association, told newsit.gr: “Today, under the new wholesale pricing list, I purchased both regular unleaded and standard diesel — and I was genuinely shocked. The price of diesel has now almost reached that of regular unleaded.”
Zanka highlighted the speed of the increase: “I bought diesel on the 5th of the month and again today, the 10th — just five days later. In that time, its price rose by over 20 cents.” Under the latest wholesale figures, standard diesel now stands at approximately €1.849 per litre — effectively neck-and-neck with petrol.
Cautious Outlook
Zanka expressed deep caution about what lies ahead: “Things are extremely difficult right now. I won’t speculate whether prices will cross the €2 threshold. I prefer to move step by step, guided strictly by the wholesale prices I receive — just as I’ve done since the first day I took over my station. I want to stay calm and grounded.”
She also addressed recent online reports claiming a central Athens station was selling regular unleaded above €2 per litre. After investigating, she clarified that the location in question was not a licensed fuel station but a parking facility in Metaxourgeio — one that reportedly sells fuel at €2.33–€2.35 per litre. “As far as I know, they’ve done this even before the war began, so we can’t treat it as a representative example of a proper fuel station,” she said.
She added that misleading photos circulating online — showing unusually low fuel prices — do not reflect actual market conditions.