Fuel prices in Norway to rise again? "A painful blow"
The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) fears another increase in fuel prices. The reason is rising oil prices following new military actions in the Middle East. The organization also warns about the consequences of ending the temporary tax reductions.
NAF claims that after the end of tax reliefs, fuel prices will soar.
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Petrol and diesel prices in Norway dropped in May 2026 to their lowest level in a year. According to Statistics Norway (SSB), the average price of petrol was NOK 19.15 per liter, and diesel NOK 20.02 per liter. However, the situation may change. NAF points to rising oil prices, supply uncertainty, and the approaching expiry date of tax reliefs.
Prices may rise again. Reliefs still keep them down
According to NAF, full tax rates would increase the price of both fuels by about NOK 4 per liter. This would mean a return to the levels recorded in March, when the average petrol price was NOK 23.50 per liter. Diesel then averaged NOK 24.54 per liter. At some stations, prices approached NOK 30. There were also large differences between individual sales points.
NAF believes that the risk of another price increase at stations is still real. New fighting in the Middle East increases uncertainty about oil prices and supply security. At the same time, September 1 is approaching. On that day, the temporary tax reductions are set to expire. The organization believes that the decision to end them may be made too early.
NAF believes that the risk of another price increase at stations is still real. New fighting in the Middle East increases uncertainty about oil prices and supply security. At the same time, September 1 is approaching. On that day, the temporary tax reductions are set to expire. The organization believes that the decision to end them may be made too early.
Fuel prices are one of the most popular topics in Norway.Photo: Fotolia
The deadline is approaching. NAF calls for readiness
NAF spokesperson Ingunn Handagard calls on the government and parliament to closely monitor the situation. She emphasizes that the current tax reduction keeps fuel prices at a more typical level. The decision to introduce it was made by parliament in March. NAF expects readiness to implement further measures. The organization does not rule out the need to extend the current solutions.
– We fear that prices will rise again, and with the end of the temporary tax reduction, drivers will feel a painful blow, says Ingunn Handagard, NAF spokesperson.
NAF also fears delays in new decisions after September 1. Such a scenario may arise if politicians do not agree on a solution before the reliefs expire. The organization points to actions taken in Sweden. There, fuel taxes were reduced several times and for a longer period. Recently, Swedish authorities have again lowered the burden.
– We fear that prices will rise again, and with the end of the temporary tax reduction, drivers will feel a painful blow, says Ingunn Handagard, NAF spokesperson.
NAF also fears delays in new decisions after September 1. Such a scenario may arise if politicians do not agree on a solution before the reliefs expire. The organization points to actions taken in Sweden. There, fuel taxes were reduced several times and for a longer period. Recently, Swedish authorities have again lowered the burden.
NAF points out that different decisions in Norway and Sweden may increase the difference in fuel prices. According to the organization, this will happen if Sweden extends its measures and Norway ends reliefs on September 1. Handagard notes that such a situation may affect Norway's competitiveness.
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