Fuel prices are still hitting Spanish drivers hard after a busy weekend on the roads. Here are the five cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in Spain today, plus simple tips to help your fuel last longer.
Drivers heading home after the weekend or getting ready for the workweek face the same question: where can you fill up without spending too much? Today, a handful of stations across Spain are offering petrol and diesel at prices that stand out when every cent matters.
If you want the cheapest petrol, By Energy Igualada in Barcelona is at the top with 1.459€ per litre. Oil Prix in Tarragona is close behind at 1.465€. Mogueroil Moguer in Huelva lists 1.470€. ES Borja - ES Sobrado de Picato S.L.U. in Cuevas del Almanzora (Almería) is at 1.499€, and Arbequina Arbeca in Lleida rounds out the top five at 1.529€.
According to Spain's Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO), the latest national average for 95-octane petrol in mid-September 2026 was around 1.89–1.92 €/l, while diesel averaged 1.87–1.91 €/l across more than 11,000 stations.
Diesel drivers have their own list of bargains. Nº 7374 Fuente-Álamo in the Region of Murcia has diesel at 1.499€, the lowest price today. Coop Juncosa in Lleida is next at 1.596€. Gasolinera Amposta in Tarragona offers 1.600€. Moeve Arroceros B.G. in La Puebla del Río (Sevilla) lists 1.620€, and Ballenoil in Girona is at 1.639€.
But price isn’t everything. How you drive and look after your car can make a real difference at the pump. If you speed up slowly and brake gently, you can use 15% to 30% less fuel on highways and 10% to 40% less in city traffic. Keeping your car in good shape—using the right oil, checking tyre pressure, changing air filters, cleaning spark plugs, and keeping things clean—means better fuel use and lower costs.
Long trips bring extra challenges. Open windows add drag and burn more fuel. Using air conditioning or heating a lot also eats into efficiency. Small changes, like keeping windows closed at speed and not overusing climate control, help every litre go further.
Official data shows that diesel prices in Spain rose by 11.5% and petrol by 8% over the previous month, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). This recent September increase comes on top of already significant inflationary pressure on fuel, as confirmed by several industry reports.
Spain’s fuel market is tough, with price gaps between regions that can really affect family budgets. As reported earlier, the car you drive and how you maintain it also matter for long-term costs. But today’s numbers show that just picking the right station can save you money right away.
For Spanish drivers, the message is simple: smart choices at the pump and on the road are the best way to keep costs down. With prices changing daily and regional differences sticking around, keeping an eye on fuel prices and driving smarter isn’t just a good idea—it’s a must for anyone who wants their money to last on the road.
