--- title: "Fuel Prices Shift: Gasoline Down, Diesel Up in Europe; Russia Stabilizes" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/fuel-prices-shift-gasoline-down-diesel-up-in-europe-russia-stabilizes" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/fuel-prices-shift-gasoline-down-diesel-up-in-europe-russia-stabilizes" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/fuel-prices-shift-gasoline-down-diesel-up-in-europe-russia-stabilizes.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/fuel-prices-shift-gasoline-down-diesel-up-in-europe-russia-stabilizes" category: "Business & Economy" area: "Russia" published: "2026-10-26T14:05:56.937Z" source_reported: "2026-10-26T13:20:07.000Z" updated: "2026-10-26T14:05:56.937Z" trust_score: 30 critic_score: 50 hype_score: 45 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-26T16:00:14.573955+00:00" --- # Fuel Prices Shift: Gasoline Down, Diesel Up in Europe; Russia Stabilizes *New price caps take effect in Slovenia, Croatia, and Poland, while Russian fuel trends stabilize.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 30 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to named bodies, but no other corroborating evidence is provided. - Craft 50 of 100, higher is better. The digests do not provide enough detail to assess the craft quality of the original reporting. - Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise significant price changes, but the body of the digests offers limited specific details. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Gasoline prices will decrease in Slovenia and Croatia on October 27, 2026, with diesel prices increasing in both countries. - Poland's Minister of Energy announced new maximum fuel prices for October 27, 2026, with diesel prices rising above 8 złoty. - Fuel price trends in Russia are stabilizing, according to the Russian Government. - The Czech Ministry of Finance has set new price caps for gasoline and diesel, with gasoline becoming cheaper and diesel more expensive. On October 27, 2026, fuel prices will see changes across several European countries. In Slovenia, gasoline prices are set to decrease by 7.5 cents per litre, reaching 1.627 euros, while diesel will increase by 1.2 cents to 1.935 euros per litre. Heating oil will also rise by 1.2 cents to 1.558 euros per litre. These new prices are valid until November 2, 2026. The government has also requested permission from the European Commission to temporarily lower fuel excise duties. Croatia will also implement new fuel prices on October 27, 2026. Gasoline prices will decrease by four cents per litre to 1.69 euros, while diesel and blue diesel prices will increase by one cent. These prices will be regulated by the government for seven days. In the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Finance announced that gasoline prices will be capped at 44.47 koruny per litre, a decrease of 8 haléřů, while diesel prices will be capped at 48.96 koruny per litre, an increase of 27 haléřů. These regulations are a response to the conflict in the Middle East and supply chain issues. In Poland, the Minister of Energy announced new maximum fuel prices for October 27, 2026. Diesel prices are set to rise above 8 złoty, with specific maximum prices announced for 95-octane gasoline at PLN 6.58 per litre and 98-octane gasoline at PLN 7.27 per litre. These increases follow a period of price reductions, with wholesale prices having been raised by Orlen on the preceding Saturday. ## Disagreement on Polish gasoline prices Reports differ on the direction of gasoline prices in Poland. Rzeczpospolita digest states that gasoline prices rose for the first time after eight consecutive declines. However, Polsat News and Kronika24.pl digests report that 95-octane gasoline will cost no more than PLN 6.58 and PLN 6.58/l respectively, while Spottedlublin.pl digest claims gasoline prices are also getting more expensive. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports mention any fuel price changes or trends in Russia beyond a statement from the Russian Government that fuel price trends are stabilizing. No right-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 50% (3) - Centre: 50% (3) - Right: 0% (0) 18 of 24 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-26T16:00:14.573955+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 12 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-26T17:00:10.441Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports from Novinky.cz and IndexHR focused on the price changes for gasoline and diesel. Novinky.cz detailed the specific price caps set by the Czech Ministry of Finance, noting gasoline would be cheaper and diesel more expensive, and attributed this to the conflict in the Middle East and supply issues. IndexHR reported that the Croatian government adopted decrees to regulate fuel prices, with new prices taking effect on October 27 and valid for seven days. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from 24ur.com, Novi list, and BusinessWorld Online highlighted the upcoming price adjustments for gasoline and diesel. 24ur.com provided detailed figures for Slovenia, including prices for 95-octane gasoline, diesel, and heating oil, and mentioned the government's request to the European Commission regarding excise duties. Novi list also reported on the price changes in Croatia, stating gasoline would be four cents cheaper and diesel one cent more expensive. BusinessWorld Online noted that gasoline users would see a rollback while diesel prices would increase. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 5 - unknown: 18 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [bworldonline.com](https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/10/26/789420/gas-set-for-rollback-diesel-to-rise) — Gas set for rollback; diesel to rise - BusinessWorld Online - [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/ekonomika-nafta-drazsi-benzin-levnejsi-ministerstvo-vydalo-nove-cenove-stropy-40604968) — Diesel More Expensive, Gasoline Cheaper. Ministry Issues New Price Caps - [Slobodna Dalmacija](https://slobodnadalmacija.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/vlada-objavila-nove-cijene-goriva-svi-energenti-poskupljuju-samo-ce-jedna-vrsta-biti-jeftinija-1586752) — The Government Announced New Fuel Prices; All Energy Products Are Becoming More Expensive, only One Type Will Be Cheaper - [delo.si](https://slovenskenovice.delo.si/novice/slovenija/opolnoci-se-spreminjajo-cene-goriv-bencin-bo-cenejsi-dizel-drazji) — Fuel Prices Change at Midnight! Gasoline Will Be Much Cheaper, Diesel More Expensive - [BiznesINFO](https://biznesinfo.pl/trzy-podwyzki-cen-paliw-jednego-dnia-minister-oglosil-nowe-stawki-jb-wks-261026) — Three Fuel Price Increases in One Day. The Minister Announced New Rates. - [poslovni.hr](https://poslovni.hr/trzista/vlada-objavila-nove-cijene-goriva-za-iducih-tjedan-dana-4561123) — Government Announces New Fuel Prices for Next Week - [Kronika24.pl](https://kronika24.pl/27-pazdziernika-nowe-ceny-na-stacjach-paliw) — October 27. New Prices at Gas Stations - [Novi list](https://novilist.hr/novosti/gospodarstvo/nove-cijene-goriva-benzin-jeftiniji-cetiri-centa-dizel-plavi-dizel-i-plin-skuplji-jedan-cent) — Nove Cijene Goriva: Gasoline Jeftiniji čEtiri Centa, Diesel, Plavi Diesel I Plin Skuplji Jedan Cent - [Lokalec.si](https://lokalec.si/znane-nove-cene-bencina-in-dizla-16) — New Petrol and Diesel Prices Announced - [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/novice/svet/na-hrvaskem-od-torka-cenejsi-bencin-dizel-se-drazi-2836421) — Gasoline Cheaper in Croatia From Tuesday, Diesel Price Rises - [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/novice/gospodarstvo/s-torkom-nizje-cene-bencina-in-visje-cene-dizla.html) — Lower Gasoline Prices and Higher Diesel Prices From Tuesday - [siol.net](https://siol.net/novice/slovenija/bencin-se-bo-obcutno-pocenil-dizel-in-kurilno-olje-pa-podrazila-704832) — Gasoline Prices Will Drop Significantly, While Diesel and Heating Oil Prices Will Rise - [Polsat News](https://polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2026-10-26/maksymalne-ceny-paliwa-we-wtorek-minister-przekazal-ile-zaplacimy) — Fuel Prices Peak on Tuesday. The Minister Revealed How Much We'll Pay. - [INNPoland.pl](https://innpoland.pl/232876,ceny-paliw-we-wtorek-27-pazdziernika) — Fuel Prices on Tuesday, October 27. The Minister Announced New Rates - [rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/ekonomia/news-zle-wiesci-dla-kierowcow-jest-decyzja-w-sprawie-cen-paliw,nIdn,1023440) — Bad News for Drivers. There Is a Decision on Fuel Prices - [Business Insider (Poland)](https://businessinsider.com.pl/gospodarka/minister-podnosi-ceny-maksymalne-diesel-znowu-powyzej-8-zl/7qjstpq) — The Minister Announced Maximum Fuel Prices for Tuesday. Diesel Above 8 PLN - [spottedlublin.pl](https://spottedlublin.pl/ceny-paliw-od-wtorku-mocno-w-gore-diesel-za-ponad-8-zl-drozeje-tez-benzyna) — Fuel Prices Have Skyrocketed Since Tuesday. Diesel Costs over 8 Złoty, and Gasoline Is Also Getting More Expensive. - [money.pl](https://money.pl/gospodarka/trzy-podwyzki-jednego-dnia-minister-podal-nowe-ceny-paliw-7344190090197088a.html) — Three Price Increases in One Day. The Minister Announced New Fuel Prices. - [morski.hr](https://morski.hr/vlada-objavila-nove-cijene-goriva-4) — Government Announces New Fuel Prices - [glasistre.hr](https://glasistre.hr/hrvatska/2026/10/26/-vlada-potvrdila-nove-cijene-goriva-1088787) — Government Confirms New Fuel Prices - [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20261026/kabmin-874608232.html) — Fuel Price Trends in Russia Are Stabilizing, Declared in Cabmin. - [Rzeczpospolita](https://energia.rp.pl/paliwa/art45397001-benzyna-zaczela-drozec-duzy-wzrost-ceny-diesla-sa-nowe-ceny-maksymalne) — Gasoline Prices Have Started to Rise, and Diesel Prices Have Increased Significantly. New Maximum Prices Are in Place. - [Večernji list](https://vecernji.hr/vijesti/objavljene-nove-cijene-goriva-2007737) — New Fuel Prices Announced - [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/vlada-objavila-nove-cijene-goriva/2849855.aspx) — Government Announces New Fuel Prices ## Questions **What are the new fuel prices in Slovenia?** Starting October 27, 2026, a litre of 95-octane gasoline in Slovenia will cost 1.627 euros, down by 7.5 cents. Diesel will increase by 1.2 cents to 1.935 euros per litre, and heating oil will also rise by 1.2 cents to 1.558 euros per litre. These prices are valid until November 2, 2026. **What are the new fuel prices in Croatia?** From October 27, 2026, gasoline prices in Croatia will decrease by four cents to 1.69 euros per litre. Diesel and blue diesel prices will increase by one cent. These government-regulated prices will be in effect for seven days. **What are the new maximum fuel prices in Poland?** On October 27, 2026, maximum prices in Poland include 95-octane gasoline at PLN 6.58 per litre and diesel at PLN 8.18 per litre. Some reports indicate gasoline prices are rising, while others state specific maximums that suggest a decrease or a rise depending on the source. **What is the situation with fuel prices in Russia?** According to the Russian Government, fuel price trends in Russia are currently stabilizing. This stabilization is noted as affecting the general price index for non-food items. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/fuel-prices-shift-gasoline-down-diesel-up-in-europe-russia-stabilizes. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Fuel Prices Shift: Gasoline Down, Diesel Up in Europe; Russia Stabilizes", https://mediabias.news/business/fuel-prices-shift-gasoline-down-diesel-up-in-europe-russia-stabilizes