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    How much have fuel prices risen in Finland?

    The year-on-year change in pump prices.

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    Short answer

    A lot. Statistics Finland reports that in October 2026 the average price of diesel was 54.7% higher than a year earlier. Petrol 95 was up 33.3% and petrol 98 up 31.5%. Light fuel oil rose most, by 70.0%. Fuel was one of the main reasons for the rise in inflation in 2026: in August, petrol 95 E10, diesel and heating oils pushed consumer prices up more than anything else.

    Transport, roads, car rental

    Why

    1. Statistics Finland gives a 54.7% annual rise for diesel in October 2026.
    2. Petrol 95 rose 33.3% and petrol 98 31.5%.
    3. In August 2026 fuels were the largest upward drivers of inflation.

    Details

    Statistics Finland's flash estimate shows that transport had the largest annual price rise of all groups in October 2026, 10.2%.

    Tip

    Plan routes to avoid detours and check the car's fuel use when choosing a rental.

    What may differ

    Fuel prices can fall again quickly. Check the latest monthly figures.

    Common misconception

    Fuel prices in Finland hardly change from year to year.

    What actually happens

    Diesel rose more than 50% between October 2025 and October 2026.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Fuel and charging prices change daily and differ by station, so check the price at the pump or charger.

    Transport, roads, car rental

    • Do foreign cars need a country sticker in Finland?

      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland says a nationality sign is required on foreign cars in Finland, unless the vehicle is registered in a country that is party to the Geneva or Vienna Road Traffic Convention and carries EU number plates with the country code.

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    • What colour are motorway and main road signs in Finland?

      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland (Autoliitto) says main roads in Finland have blue direction signs with white text, while motorways have green signs with white text.

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    • Does E10 petrol increase fuel consumption?

      VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland tested six used E10-compatible cars from model years 1999–2010 in laboratory conditions in 2011.

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    • Which petrol should you use in Finland, 95E10 or 98E5?

      Finnish pumps sell two main petrol grades: 95E10, with an octane rating of at least 95 and up to 10% ethanol, and 98E5, with at least 98 octane and up to 5% ethanol.

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