VIENNA, April 4, 2026 — Fuel prices in Austria and Germany rose sharply this week, with diesel reaching €2.209 per liter in Austria and super gasoline averaging €1.788 per liter in Germany. The price of diesel in Austria jumped from €2.132 to €2.209 per liter between Thursday and Friday, while gasoline rose from €1.748 to €1.788 per liter in the same period. In Germany, super gasoline averaged €1.788 per liter, according to verified data. Austrian Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer called for coordinated European action to address the surge. "We need more transparency in international trade and rapid action," he said. A study by the Institute for Higher Studies (IHS) confirmed that fuel prices are determined at the international market level, not nationally. The price hikes come amid broader concerns over energy costs in Europe. No immediate cause for the increase was specified in the available data.