Current diesel fuel prices across Ukrainian fuel station networks and regions in March 2026. April forecast and how diesel price movements affect freight transport rates for EU-Ukraine routes.
Ukraine Diesel Prices: March 2026
As of mid-March 2026, the average diesel price in Ukraine stands at UAH 56.80/litre (approximately €1.31/litre at current exchange rates). This represents a 3.2% increase since the start of the month and 8.7% year-on-year growth.
Prices by Fuel Network
| Network | Diesel UAH/L | Premium Diesel UAH/L |
|---|---|---|
| OKKO | 57.49 | 59.99 |
| WOG | 56.99 | 58.99 |
| UPG | 55.99 | 57.99 |
| Shell | 58.49 | 60.99 |
| Avias | 55.49 | 57.49 |
| Glusco | 54.99 | 56.49 |
Regional Price Variation
| Region | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Kyiv region | UAH 57.20 |
| Odesa region | UAH 56.80 |
| Lviv region | UAH 57.50 |
| Dnipro region | UAH 56.40 |
| Kharkiv region | UAH 56.10 |
What Drives Ukrainian Diesel Prices
Brent crude price: holding at $82–85/barrel in March 2026
UAH exchange rate: gradual depreciation to 44.5 UAH/USD adds 2–3% to costs
Import dependency: Ukraine imports approximately 70% of its diesel supply
Excise duty: increased by 5% from 1 January 2026
Seasonal demand: spring agricultural sowing campaign increases consumption
How Diesel Prices Affect Freight Rates
Fuel accounts for 35–45% of freight transport operating costs. For every UAH 1/litre increase in diesel, freight rates typically rise by 2–3%.
Rate Impact Calculation (Kyiv–Odesa, 475 km, 32 L/100 km consumption)
| Diesel Price | Fuel Cost | Tarpaulin Rate (20t) |
|---|---|---|
| UAH 54/L | UAH 8,208 | ~UAH 18,000 (≈€414) |
| UAH 57/L | UAH 8,664 | ~UAH 19,000 (≈€437) |
| UAH 60/L | UAH 9,120 | ~UAH 20,000 (≈€460) |
*For EU operators: rates shown in UAH; at March 2026 rates, €1 ≈ UAH 43.5.*
April 2026 Forecast
Optimistic scenario: stabilisation at UAH 56–58/L
Base scenario: rise to UAH 58–60/L driven by seasonal agricultural demand
Pessimistic scenario: up to UAH 62/L if crude oil prices rise
Fuel Cost Reduction Tips for Carriers
Monitor consumption: standard Euro truck consumption is 28–33 L/100 km — investigate if yours is higher
Optimise routes: use CarGoPro's distance calculator to find fuel-efficient paths
Eliminate empty runs: find return loads via Cargo Radar — every empty kilometre is pure fuel cost
Use wholesale fuel networks: a UAH 2–3/L difference on high volumes adds up significantly
Maintain tyre pressure: under-inflated tyres increase consumption by 5–8%