The average cost of diesel fuel in Finland reached €2.49 per liter in October 2026, marking a record high for the past four years according to the country’s Statistical Office.
Data released by the agency shows that a liter of diesel cost €1.61 in October 2025, with gasoline Ai-95 at €1.71 and gasoline Ai-98 at €1.81. Over the year, diesel prices increased by 54.7%, while Ai-95 rose by 33.3% and Ai-98 by 31.5%.
The Statistical Office also noted that diesel prices jumped 2.5% compared to September levels.
Previously, diesel prices hit a record of €2.44 in June 2022. The October 2026 price is €0.05 higher than that figure.
On September 9, the Finnish transport and logistics association SKAL demanded measures to address rising diesel costs. The organization proposed reducing the biofuel quota from 19.5% to 9.5% and lowering fuel taxes. SKAL stated that similar measures have been adopted in many European countries, and Finland should not lag behind.
