Temporary fuel tax reduction for July 2026
Austria temporarily reduces mineral oil tax on petrol and diesel in July 2026 to cushion excessive price rises. The tax cuts apply only to fuel with tax liability arising between 1 July and 31 July 2026.
What changed
The mineral oil tax on petrol drops from the standard rate to €474 per 1,000 litres, and on diesel (gasöl) to €389 per 1,000 litres. These reduced rates apply only to fuel for which the tax liability arises after 30 June 2026 and before 1 August 2026.
Who is affected
Fuel suppliers, petrol station operators, and ultimately consumers buying petrol and diesel during July 2026 are affected. The measure applies to standard commercial fuel only, not to other mineral oil products.
When it takes effect
The regulation enters into force on 1 July 2026 and expires on 31 July 2026, provided the federal government has issued a price-stabilization decree under the Price Act (Preisgesetz) for July 2026. Tax liability timing, not purchase date, determines whether the reduced rate applies.