Drivers pay less for gasoline, while diesel maintains its prices for the seventh consecutive day

Petrol prices fell on Saturday, October 17, 2026, by up to 5 bani per litre at several filling stations in Bucharest and across the country, according to data compiled by Peco Online. In the capital, the lowest price for standard petrol is 10.06 lei per litre, while the cheapest fuel in Romania is available in Reghin, where it costs 9.89 lei per litre.

In Bucharest, Petrom is selling petrol for 10.06 lei per litre, following a 5-bani reduction. At MOL, the price fell to 10.12 lei, while Socar lists prices of 10.11–10.14 lei per litre. Lukoil sells petrol for 10.15 lei, while Rompetrol and OMV charge 10.17 lei per litre.

The price of standard diesel has not fallen in the capital for the seventh consecutive day. The lowest price is 10.86 lei per litre, at Petrom and one Socar station. Nationwide, the cheapest diesel costs 10.69 lei per litre at the PRV Petrolium station in Reghin.

The price trend comes amid declines in wholesale markets following the G7’s decision to release strategic oil reserves. The reduction in the diesel excise duty, increased to 25%, has been extended until October 31, 2026.