Fuel Prices Continue Upward Trend in Ukraine: March 5, 2026 Costs.
Fuel Prices on the Rise in Ukraine
According to Novyny.live: Ukraine is experiencing a sustained increase in fuel costs, affecting gasoline, diesel, and automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The average national prices as of March 5, 2026, confirm this upward trend. The reported average costs are:
- Premium A-95 gasoline — 72.30 UAH per liter
- A-95 gasoline — 68.28 UAH per liter
- A-92 gasoline — 65.51 UAH per liter
- Diesel fuel — 68.95 UAH per liter
- Automotive LPG — 40.23 UAH per liter
Regional Fuel Price Variations
In the Lviv region, fuel prices are also climbing. As of March 5, the costs are:
- Premium A-95 gasoline — 72.64 UAH
- A-95 gasoline — 68.86 UAH
- A-92 gasoline — 65.99 UAH
- Diesel fuel — 70.03 UAH
- Automotive LPG — 40.80 UAH
These figures show a slight premium over the national averages for the region.
A similar price pattern is evident in the Kyiv region. On March 5, prices were:
- Premium A-95 gasoline — 72.61 UAH
- A-95 gasoline — 68.65 UAH
- A-92 gasoline — 67.74 UAH
- Diesel fuel — 69.24 UAH
- Automotive LPG — 40.07 UAH
This indicates that fuel costs in the capital area remain elevated, with some variation between specific fuel grades.
The Poltava region is also seeing higher prices. On March 5:
- Premium A-95 gasoline — 72.85 UAH
- A-95 gasoline — 68.75 UAH
- A-92 gasoline — 67.49 UAH
- Diesel fuel — 68.89 UAH
- Automotive LPG — 40.17 UAH
This provides further evidence of the nationwide trend of increasing fuel expenses.
The persistent rise in fuel prices remains a pressing concern for Ukrainian motorists and consumers, generating widespread public discussion.
It is important to note that the Ministry of Finance provides this price data excluding the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea, Sevastopol, and parts of Donbas. Therefore, the information reflects the situation in government-controlled Ukraine. These rising fuel costs are a significant economic indicator, reflecting broader trends in energy resource pricing. This situation is a source of anxiety for consumers and may prompt further discussion at the state level, as transportation and production costs are directly tied to fuel prices, potentially affecting the price of goods and services across the country. The Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) is the local currency, and these prices are indicative of domestic market conditions.
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