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Fuel prices in Réunion
The maximum prices of unleaded, diesel and gas set by the Prefect this month, with the cost of a full tank.
By the Rentîles editorial team Published on Updated on
The Prefect of Réunion sets the maximum price of fuel and gas every month. The table shows the current prices and how they changed over one month and one year.
This month’s prices
| Product | October 2026 | September 2026 | Change over one month | October 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded, per litre | €2.00 | €1.83 | +€0.17 (unfavourable) | €1.56 |
| Diesel, per litre | €1.80 | €1.68 | +€0.12 (unfavourable) | €1.24 |
| Gas, 12.5 kg bottle | €18.00 after aid, €20.81 without aid | €18.00 | unchanged | €18.00 |
| Off-road diesel, per litre | €1.26 | €1.15 | +€0.11 (unfavourable) | — |
| Lamp oil, per litre | €1.25 | €1.15 | +€0.10 (unfavourable) | — |
These are maximum prices. A station may sell for less.
- Unleaded, at the maximum price
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- Diesel, at the maximum price
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Maximum prices set each month by order of the Prefect of Réunion. Taken from Guide Réunion, which reports the prefecture's announcements (September and October 2026), and from prix-carburant.eu (October 2025). See the source Consulted on 26 October 2026.
How the price is set
The Prefect sets maximum prices by order, once a month. The calculation is based on international fuel prices, averaged over 15 working days. The new prices apply from the 1st of the month, according to the prefecture’s announcements.
Bottled gas
The price of a 12.5 kg gas bottle includes a subsidy. The table also shows its price without the subsidy.
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