Fuel consumption in Hungary recorded a notable increase in the first quarter of 2026, with demand for both petrol and diesel rising significantly compared to the same period a year earlier. Data published by the Hungarian Petroleum Association (MASZ) show that total fuel consumption increased by more than 11%.
Diesel remained the dominant fuel on the market, with total sales exceeding 600 million liters, while petrol consumption amounted to just under 370 million liters. Combined, the market absorbed close to one billion liters of fuel in the first three months of the year, highlighting strong transport activity across the country.
The strongest growth was recorded in premium segments. Higher-grade diesel surged by nearly one-third year-on-year, while premium petrol also posted a sharp increase. Standard fuels saw more moderate gains, with sales of 95-octane petrol rising by just over 6%.
The association’s figures are based on data from its member companies, which cover the majority of Hungary’s retail fuel market. These companies account for roughly three-quarters of petrol sales and about two-thirds of diesel distribution, operating more than 1,000 petrol stations nationwide.
Overall, the upward trend reflects broad-based growth across all fuel categories, indicating continued resilience in transport demand and mobility, despite wider market uncertainties.
