Temporary fuel tax reduction for June 2026 to cushion excessive price increases
Austria implements a one-month reduction in mineral oil tax (excise duty) on petrol and diesel in June 2026 to help shield consumers and businesses from fuel price spikes. The reduction applies to fuel on which tax liability arises between 1 June and 30 June 2026.
What changed
The mineral oil tax on petrol (Benzin) drops to €465 per 1,000 litres and on diesel (Gasöl) to €380 per 1,000 litres for the month of June 2026. This temporary measure is designed to absorb excessive fuel price increases affecting consumers and the economy.
Who is affected
Fuel distributors, petrol stations, transport operators, and ultimately all consumers purchasing petrol or diesel during June 2026 are affected. The tax reduction applies whenever the tax liability for the fuel arises between 1 June and 30 June 2026.
What to look out for
This regulation only applies if the Federal Government issues a separate price-dampening order under the Price Act (Preisgesetz) for June 2026. The reduction expires on 30 June 2026, but continues to apply to fuel for which tax liability arose before 1 July 2026. The regulation was repealed after 30 June 2026.