Finnish drivers face higher fuel costs as gasoline prices surge after Iran attacks

Finnish motorists are paying significantly more at the pump this spring, with gasoline prices rising sharply following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, according to a report by Finnish public broadcaster Yle. A 30-cent per-litre increase in 95-octane gasoline now costs the average driver an extra €270 annually.

In Jyväskylä, drivers on Monday filled up at €2.15 per litre—up from the national average of €1.76 in February. The latest data from Polttoaine.net shows the current average price at €2.02 per litre, with daily fluctuations across regions.

Global oil markets have reacted strongly to the conflict. Brent crude, trading at around $70 per barrel before the attacks, spiked to nearly $110 on Monday before dropping by over $10 after US President Donald Trump announced delays in further strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Analysts warn that prolonged conflict could push prices above $130 per barrel—exceeding levels seen at the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, when Finnish gasoline briefly topped €2.50 per litre.

Finns drive an average of 13,000 km annually, meaning the price hike adds roughly €23 to monthly fuel bills. While Sweden’s government has proposed temporary tax relief, Finland has not yet announced similar measures.

Last autumn, prices dipped as low as €1.50 per litre in some areas amid falling crude costs, but the current surge reverses that trend. An interactive calculator published by Yle allows drivers to estimate annual cost changes based on fuel efficiency and mileage.