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Video. Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most?

Updated: 22/09/2026 - 5:59 GMT+2

Nearly half of what European drivers pay for petrol goes to governments. Here are the 10 member states with the heaviest petrol taxes.

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