Petrol and diesel fuel prices in Spain
Most known brand garages such as Repsol, Cepsa, BP, Shell, sell petrol close to the maximum price permitted by the government. This will vary from week to week, even day to day. There are a growing number of non-branded 'low cost' stations and they are often found on the outskirts of towns perhaps in an industrial or commercial zone. They charge about 20c per litre less than the branded stations.
As a general rule, most stations are self service. The exception is in some rural areas.
Credit cards are universally accepted and tipping is not expected – regardless of what you might read in a guide book.
At self service stations, some pumps might be marked for 'pre pago' or pre-payment. This is usually the case for any pump that is located in such a way as to allow an easy escape to someone looking to avoid payment. Pre-payment is often required at night after 23.00 hrs when the station is manned by a single attendant and payment is made in the window. If you are filling the tank and don't know the quantity, go to the pay stations and offer to leave the credit card with attendant, fill the tank, return to pay with the card.
Petrol stations are generally outfitted with window washing supplies and air pumps, as would be expected in any European country. Restrooms are generally well maintained. If located outside, they may be locked and you will need to ask for the 'llave por los servicios' (key for the toilets).
From the 1st April 2022 until 31st December 2022, the Spanish government was subsidising the price of fuel. A discount of 20 cents per litre was applied at the cash desk on the retail price displayed at the pump.
Gasolina 95 - This is the standard lead free for all petrol cars.
Price in November 2022 is about 1.80 per litre. (Price in Feb 2022 was about 1.66 € per litre), (August 2020 was about 1.23 € per litre).
Gasolina 98 - This is the higher octane lead free. not generally available in all stations.
Price in November 2022 is about 1.96 per litre. (Price in Feb 2022 was about 1.76 € per litre), (August 2020 was about 1.35€ per litre).
Gasoil A - This is the standard diesel.
Price in November 2022 is about 1.95€ per litre. (Price in Feb 2022 was about 1.53 € per litre), (August 2020 was about 1.11 € per litre).
Gasoil Premium/Extra/Super/Ultra - This is the special diesel which is supposed to offer better engine protection.
Price in November 2022 is about 2.15€ per litre. (Feb 2022 was about 1.61 € per litre) (August 2020 was about 1.21 € per litre.
This government website has a map and gives current petrol prices at 11.000 stations in Spain. www.geoportalgasolineras.es Select province with accent; Málaga, Cádiz, Córdoba, Jaén, Almería, Sevilla, Huelva, Granada.
