Diesel hits record 2.51 euros per litre as petrol drops below 2 euros
The maximum pump price for diesel in Belgium rises to a record 2.51 euros per litre on Wednesday 28 October, while petrol falls below 2 euros.
The maximum price for diesel (B7) rises by 6.6 cents to 2.51 euros per litre on Wednesday 28 October 2026, according to the Energy administration of the FPS Economy, as reported by Le Soir. This is a new record for diesel in Belgium. HLN reports that motorists are paying 2.51 euros for a litre of diesel for the very first time.
The previous record was set on 22 September, when the maximum price stood at 2.501 euros per litre, according to Le Soir. HLN reports that the 2.51 euro maximum price also applies on Thursday 29 October 2026.
Petrol is moving in the other direction. The maximum price for unleaded 95 RON E10 falls to 1.988 euros per litre, according to Le Soir. That puts it below 2 euros for the first time since early September.
In Belgium, the government sets a maximum pump price for fuels each day. Stations may charge less, but not more.
HLN reports that a growing number of Belgian station owners are charging the highest allowed prices to limit their losses. As a result, the number of stations offering discounts is shrinking, although some still exist. HLN describes current conditions as a time of oil crisis.
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BelgiumNow summarises reporting by Belgian media in English. This text was written with the help of AI from the facts in the reports listed above and checked automatically before publishing. For the full story, read the original reporting.