He gasoline price and the diesel In Spain it has experienced a remarkable decline in recent weeks, coinciding with the beginning of the May bridge. A respite for drivers who prepare to go on a trip and who will find a unique opportunity to save on the refueling of their vehicles. Everything points to what This weekend is the best time to fill the depositsince three consecutive weeks of descents are chained, with figures that were not seen before the start of the war in Ukraine.
According to the latest data from the European Union Petroleum Bulletin, the average price of the liter of Super 95 gasoline It is 1,470 euros, its lowest level since October 2021. For its part, the diesel It reaches 1,383 euros per liter, the minimum price since October 2024. These figures are a drop of 12.8 % and 10.31 % respectively, compared to the same period last year.
The impact of the blackout
The recent price drop coincides with the Great electric blackout that affected the entire country this week. Despite this, the carbon market has not reacted with increases. On the contrary, it has maintained its descending trend thanks to the collapse of the price of oil at the international level and contained demand After Holy Week. It is a phenomenon that has left gas stations where diesel is sold below 1 euro the litersomething unthinkable just a few months ago.
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Gasoline supplier nozzles in a gas station in Huelva
The descent is even more significant if compared to average prices in Europe. While in Spain the liter of gasoline is paid at 1.47 euros, the average of the euro zone amounts to 1.67 euros. The same goes for diesel: it costs 1,383 euros compared to 1,531 euros on average in euro countries. This context makes Spain one of the countries with cheaper fuels of the EU, which has intensified the search for the most economical service stations by consumers.
To facilitate that task, there are tools such as this interactive map of cheaper gas stations, where it is possible to locate in real time the lowest prices per province.
Where is the cheapest diesel
The differences between stations can be significant. In Córdoba Capital, for example, a gas station located on Simón Carpintero street offers diesel to only 0.951 euros The liter, becoming the cheapest in the whole country. In cities such as Murcia, Cartagena or Terrassa it is also possible to find prices below 1.10 euros, which is considerable savings for those who fill the complete deposit.
As for gasoline, service stations in localities such as BERGARA, Terassa Alzirawhere it can be reproduced between 1.22 and 1.24 euros per liter, away from the national average. These figures suppose a difference of more than 20 cents per liter compared to other more expensive gas stations, which in a 55 -liter deposit translates into savings of more than 10 euros.
Filling the gas tank this week costs an average of 80.85 euros, compared to more than 91 euros a year ago. In the case of diesel, the cost is 76.12 euros. These figures confirm that repost before the May bridge is a strategic decisionboth for occasional drivers and for those who depend on the vehicle daily.
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A client reposes his car with diesel from a gas tank in a gas station in Spain
With a constant market, the recommendation is clear: Consult updated prices and take advantage of the descent while it lasts. If you are thinking about going to the road, this is the ideal time to save.
Have you already proven the price of your nearest gas station? Use the official search engine of the Ministry of Industry and find the best price before filling the deposit.
