What is the petrol price in Finland in 2026?

Finland's average unleaded E10 petrol price in 2026 is approximately €1.75–1.85 per litre, among the higher end of EU member states. Finnish pump prices are composed of: the pre-tax wholesale price (~€0.45–0.55/l), energy tax (polttoaineiden energiavero) of approximately €0.688/l for petrol, CO2 tax component of approximately €0.093/l, and 25.5% VAT on the full price. Together, taxes account for approximately 60–65% of the Finnish pump price — among the highest proportions in Europe.

How does Finland's fuel tax compare to Sweden and Norway?

Finland, Sweden, and Norway all have high fuel tax regimes but differ in structure. Sweden uses a dual energy tax + CO2 tax (koldioxidskatt) system with a CO2 component of approximately €115/tonne CO2 (~€0.26/l petrol). Finland has a similar dual energy+CO2 structure. Norway has the highest fuel taxes in the Nordic region, with CO2 tax levels above €200/tonne CO2, partly driven by its climate policy ambition and hydropower-based electricity grid that makes EV adoption economically compelling. Finland's VAT rate of 25.5% is slightly higher than Sweden's 25% and lower than Denmark's 25%. All three are significantly above the UK's 20% VAT.

Will EU ETS2 affect petrol prices in Finland?

Yes. EU ETS2 (the second Emissions Trading System covering road transport and buildings fuels) is scheduled to begin from January 2027. Finland already has a domestic CO2 tax on transport fuels, but EU ETS2 will add a market-priced carbon component on top. The ETS2 carbon price is expected to start at €35–50/tonne CO2 and potentially rise to €100+/tonne by 2030, adding approximately €0.08–0.23/l to Finnish pump prices above current CO2 tax levels. Finland has historically supported ambitious EU climate policy, so the government is unlikely to reduce domestic CO2 taxes to offset ETS2 — meaning Finnish pump prices could increase by €0.05–0.15/l net from 2027.

Finland Fuel Prices 2026

Published 1 August 2026 · Updated 19 October 2026

Finland consistently ranks among the higher-priced fuel markets in the European Union, driven by one of Europe's highest combined energy and CO2 tax rates on transport fuels. Finnish drivers pay approximately €1.75–1.85/litre for E10 unleaded petrol and €1.65–1.75/litre for diesel in 2026, with tax accounting for approximately 60–65% of the pump price. Finland's fuel tax structure, its Nordic EV transition, and the imminent EU ETS2 carbon pricing mechanism from 2027 make Finnish fuel price trends closely watched in European energy policy circles.

For Nordic context, see our Sweden fuel prices 2026 and our Norway fuel prices analysis. For EU-wide context, see our Europe fuel prices 2026.

Current Finnish pump prices (2026)

Fuel	Avg. pump price (€/l)	Tax share (%)
E10 petrol (95 RON)	~€1.78/l	~62%
E10 petrol (98 RON premium)	~€1.90/l	~60%
Diesel (B7)	~€1.68/l	~61%
HVO100 (renewable diesel)	~€2.10/l	~55%

Finnish fuel tax structure

Finland applies a two-component excise on transport fuels under the Energy Taxation Directive framework:

Energy content tax (energiasisältövero): Based on energy content of the fuel; approximately €0.688/l for petrol and €0.530/l for diesel in 2026
CO2 tax (CO2-vero): Based on carbon content; approximately €0.093/l for petrol and €0.110/l for diesel, reflecting Finland's domestic carbon pricing layered on top of EU ETS
VAT (ALV): 25.5% applied on the total pump price including both excise components and the pre-tax fuel price

Diesel in Finland attracts a lower energy content tax than petrol, partly to support road freight competitiveness. This mirrors the EU-wide pattern where diesel has historically been taxed below petrol on a per-litre basis, though the EU Energy Taxation Directive revision from 2023 is pushing member states to align rates on an energy-content basis. For the EU excise framework, see our excise duty glossary entry.

Nordic fuel price comparison (2026)

Country	E10 petrol (€/l)	Key tax feature
Norway	~€1.95–2.10/l	Highest CO2 tax in Nordics; ~€0.30/l CO2 component; but high EV penetration
Sweden	~€1.72–1.82/l	Koldioxidskatt ~€115/tonne CO2; E85 market; HVO100 growing
Finland	~€1.75–1.85/l	Energy + CO2 dual tax; 25.5% VAT
Denmark	~€1.78–1.88/l	High excise; 25% VAT
Estonia	~€1.50–1.60/l	Lower excise; 22% VAT; popular cross-border destination for Finnish drivers near Tallinn ferry route

Helsinki–Tallinn ferry fuel tourism
The approximately 2-hour Helsinki–Tallinn ferry route has created a fuel price arbitrage opportunity: Estonian diesel prices are typically €0.15–0.25/l below Finnish prices. While the ferry crossing is not solely for fuel, Finnish drivers and small businesses near the coast factor Estonian fuel prices into their decisions. This dynamic is similar to Belgian drivers using Luxembourg forecourts (see our Belgium fuel prices 2026) or Austrian drivers visiting Slovakia (see our Austria fuel prices 2026).

EU ETS2 and Finland's fuel price outlook

Finland is one of the most active supporters of EU climate ambition, making it politically unlikely to offset EU ETS2 costs with domestic tax reductions. From 2027, ETS2 carbon allowance costs will be passed through in fuel distribution costs:

At €45/tonne CO2 (likely ETS2 starting range): +€0.10/l petrol, +€0.12/l diesel
At €100/tonne CO2 (possible by 2030): +€0.23/l petrol, +€0.26/l diesel
ETS2 includes a price cap mechanism (Market Stability Reserve, MSR) to prevent extreme price spikes — the cap is set at €45/tonne for the first two years

For the full ETS2 context, see our ETS carbon price glossary entry and our carbon border adjustment and fuel 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Finland in 2026? Finland's average E10 petrol price in 2026 is approximately €1.75–1.85/litre. Taxes (energy content tax ~€0.688/l + CO2 tax ~€0.093/l + 25.5% VAT on total price) account for approximately 60–65% of the pump price, making Finland one of Europe's most expensive fuel markets on a pre-tax-adjusted basis.: Finland's average E10 petrol price in 2026 is approximately €1.75–1.85/litre. Taxes (energy content tax ~€0.688/l + CO2 tax ~€0.093/l + 25.5% VAT on total price) account for approximately 60–65% of the pump price, making Finland one of Europe's most expensive fuel markets on a pre-tax-adjusted basis.
How does Finland's fuel tax compare to Sweden and Norway? Norway has the highest fuel taxes in the Nordics, with a CO2 tax above €200/tonne CO2. Finland and Sweden are broadly comparable, with Finland's 25.5% VAT slightly above Sweden's 25%. Estonia is significantly cheaper (~€0.15–0.25/l less), driving some cross-border fuel tourism via the Helsinki–Tallinn ferry route.: Norway has the highest fuel taxes in the Nordics, with a CO2 tax above €200/tonne CO2. Finland and Sweden are broadly comparable, with Finland's 25.5% VAT slightly above Sweden's 25%. Estonia is significantly cheaper (~€0.15–0.25/l less), driving some cross-border fuel tourism via the Helsinki–Tallinn ferry route.
Will EU ETS2 affect petrol prices in Finland? Yes. EU ETS2 launches in January 2027, adding a carbon allowance cost to road transport fuels. At the capped starting price of ~€45/tonne CO2, this adds ~€0.10/l petrol. Finland, as a strong EU climate policy supporter, is unlikely to offset this with domestic tax cuts. Finnish pump prices could rise by €0.08–0.15/l net from 2027.: Yes. EU ETS2 launches in January 2027, adding a carbon allowance cost to road transport fuels. At the capped starting price of ~€45/tonne CO2, this adds ~€0.10/l petrol. Finland, as a strong EU climate policy supporter, is unlikely to offset this with domestic tax cuts. Finnish pump prices could rise by €0.08–0.15/l net from 2027.