How much is petrol in Sweden in 2026?

In 2026, Swedish petrol (95 oktan) averages approximately SEK 20–23/litre (~€1.75–2.00/l at SEK/EUR ~11.5). Diesel averages approximately SEK 22–25/litre (~€1.90–2.18/l). Sweden's pump prices are among the highest in Europe, driven by a carbon tax (koldioxidskatt) of approximately SEK 3.73/kg CO2 (equivalent to approximately SEK 8.57/litre petrol), high energy tax (energiskatt), and 25% VAT. Sweden's strong krona can make fuel appear cheaper when quoted in euros than in SEK terms.

What is Sweden's carbon tax on fuel?

Sweden's koldioxidskatt (carbon dioxide tax) is one of the world's highest carbon taxes on transport fuels — introduced in 1991, it has been raised repeatedly and reached approximately SEK 1,330/tonne CO2 (approximately €115/tonne CO2) by 2026. On petrol, this translates to approximately SEK 3.02/litre (approximately €0.26/litre); on diesel, approximately SEK 3.48/litre (~€0.30/litre). Sweden's carbon tax is applied in addition to the energy tax (energiskatt) and is separate from the EU ETS, making Sweden's transport fuel carbon pricing among the world's most comprehensive.

Is E85 widely available in Sweden?

Yes. Sweden has one of Europe's most developed E85 (85% ethanol, 15% petrol blend) markets. E85 is available at approximately 1,000+ fuel stations across Sweden. Sweden's flex-fuel vehicle fleet (FFV) — vehicles capable of running on any blend of E85 and petrol — peaked at approximately 250,000 vehicles in the 2010s, supported by government incentives including reduced vehicle tax and fuel benefit taxation for company cars using E85. By 2026, many FFV drivers have switched to petrol or hybrid/EVs as E85 incentives have been reduced, but E85 availability remains high. E85 is typically priced at approximately SEK 12–15/litre, making it cheaper per litre than petrol — though the lower energy content means higher per-km consumption.

Sweden Fuel Prices 2026: Carbon Tax, High Excise & E85 Flex-Fuel Market

Published 1 August 2026 · Updated 19 October 2026

Sweden operates one of the world's most ambitious carbon pricing regimes on transport fuels. Since 1991, the Swedish koldioxidskatt (carbon dioxide tax) has been applied to petrol, diesel, and heating fuels — and has been raised repeatedly to reach approximately €115/tonne CO2 by 2026, far ahead of the EU ETS carbon price and the forthcoming ETS2 for transport fuels. Combined with energy tax (energiskatt) and 25% VAT, Sweden's pump prices are among Europe's highest — and its tax approach is the model that ETS2's designers studied when designing the EU-wide scheme.

For live Swedish and Nordic fuel prices, use the fuel price explorer. For the EU ETS2 context, see our ETS2 and fuel prices analysis. For the carbon tax concept, see our carbon tax glossary entry. For E85 fuel, see our E85 glossary entry.

Sweden pump prices in 2026

Fuel	SEK/litre (avg range 2026)	EUR/litre (approx.)	Notes
95 oktan petrol (E10)	~20–23	~1.75–2.00	Standard grade
98 oktan petrol (E5)	~22–25	~1.90–2.18	Premium grade
Diesel (MK1)	~22–25	~1.90–2.18	MK1 = Swedish low-sulphur quality class
E85 (flex-fuel)	~12–15	~1.04–1.30	Lower per-litre but higher consumption
HVO100 (renewable diesel)	~25–29	~2.17–2.52	100% HVO; lower carbon footprint

Sweden's fuel tax structure

Component	Petrol (SEK/l)	Diesel (SEK/l)
Wholesale (Platts Eurobob/gasoil)	~7.0	~7.5
Energiskatt (energy tax)	~3.66	~2.14
Koldioxidskatt (CO₂ tax)	~3.02	~3.48
Retail margin + distribution	~1.50	~1.50
VAT (25% on all above)	~3.80	~3.65
Total pump price	~SEK 19–23	~SEK 18–22

Sweden's koldioxidskatt: the world's highest transport carbon tax

Sweden introduced its carbon tax in 1991 — among the world's first explicit carbon prices on transport fuels. Key features:

Current rate: approximately SEK 1,330/tonne CO2 (~€115/tonne CO2) — the highest national carbon tax on transport fuels in the world
Rate per litre: ~SEK 3.02/l petrol, ~SEK 3.48/l diesel
Applied in addition to energiskatt and fully independent of EU ETS
Revenues go to the general budget (Sweden uses a carbon-tax-and-revenue-recycle approach, not carbon pricing with allowance trading)
Sweden's carbon tax is widely cited as the model for ETS2 design — demonstrating that high carbon prices on transport fuels are economically and politically implementable

For the ETS2 comparison, see our ETS carbon price glossary entry.

Sweden's E85 flex-fuel market

Sweden developed one of Europe's most extensive E85 ecosystems through the 2000s–2010s:

Government incentives (vehicle tax reductions, company car fuel benefit exemptions) drove FFV sales from ~2003 onwards
At peak, approximately 25% of new car sales were flex-fuel vehicles capable of running E85
E85 availability: approximately 1,000+ forecourts (out of ~3,000 total) — more than any other EU country
By 2026, the FFV fleet has shrunk as incentives were withdrawn and BEV/PHEV alternatives became more attractive
E85 currently priced lower per-litre than petrol (~SEK 12–15/l vs SEK 20–23/l) but with ~30% higher consumption per km due to lower energy density

For E85 fuel details, see our E85 glossary entry. For HVO100 renewable diesel, see our HVO renewable diesel guide.

Sweden vs Nordic fuel prices (2026)

Country	Petrol (approx. EUR/l, 2026)	Carbon pricing on transport fuel
Sweden	~1.85–2.00	Koldioxidskatt ~€115/tonne CO2
Norway	~2.10–2.25	CO2 tax ~NOK 2,000/tonne CO2 (~€175/tonne)
Finland	~1.80–1.95	CO2 component in energiaverot (~€75/tonne)
Denmark	~1.85–2.00	CO2 afgift ~DKK 750/tonne CO2

Frequently asked questions

How much is petrol in Sweden in 2026? Swedish 95 oktan petrol averages approximately SEK 20–23/litre (~€1.75–2.00/l) in 2026. Diesel (MK1) is ~SEK 22–25/l (~€1.90–2.18/l). Prices are among Europe's highest, driven by koldioxidskatt (carbon tax ~€0.26/l), energiskatt (energy tax), and 25% VAT. HVO100 renewable diesel is available at a premium of ~SEK 25–29/l.: Swedish 95 oktan petrol averages approximately SEK 20–23/litre (~€1.75–2.00/l) in 2026. Diesel (MK1) is ~SEK 22–25/l (~€1.90–2.18/l). Prices are among Europe's highest, driven by koldioxidskatt (carbon tax ~€0.26/l), energiskatt (energy tax), and 25% VAT. HVO100 renewable diesel is available at a premium of ~SEK 25–29/l.
What is Sweden's carbon tax on fuel? Sweden's koldioxidskatt is approximately SEK 1,330/tonne CO2 (~€115/tonne) in 2026 — the world's highest national carbon tax on transport fuels. Introduced in 1991, it adds approximately SEK 3.02/l to petrol and SEK 3.48/l to diesel. Sweden's carbon tax operates alongside (not through) the EU ETS and is the real-world precedent often cited in ETS2 policy debates.: Sweden's koldioxidskatt is approximately SEK 1,330/tonne CO2 (~€115/tonne) in 2026 — the world's highest national carbon tax on transport fuels. Introduced in 1991, it adds approximately SEK 3.02/l to petrol and SEK 3.48/l to diesel. Sweden's carbon tax operates alongside (not through) the EU ETS and is the real-world precedent often cited in ETS2 policy debates.
Is E85 widely available in Sweden? Yes — Sweden has 1,000+ E85 forecourts, more than any other EU country. The Swedish FFV (flex-fuel vehicle) fleet built up through government incentives in the 2000s–2010s. By 2026, the fleet has shrunk as BEV/PHEV alternatives grew, but E85 remains widely available. At ~SEK 12–15/l vs petrol's ~SEK 20–23/l, E85 is cheaper per litre but costs more per km due to ~30% higher consumption.: Yes — Sweden has 1,000+ E85 forecourts, more than any other EU country. The Swedish FFV (flex-fuel vehicle) fleet built up through government incentives in the 2000s–2010s. By 2026, the fleet has shrunk as BEV/PHEV alternatives grew, but E85 remains widely available. At ~SEK 12–15/l vs petrol's ~SEK 20–23/l, E85 is cheaper per litre but costs more per km due to ~30% higher consumption.