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When is petrol cheapest in Norway?

The weekly price pattern at Norwegian fuel stations.

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Short answer

Petrol in Norway is cheapest just before the stations raise their prices, which happens one to three times a week, in the afternoon. There is no fixed cheap day any more, according to Konkurransetilsynet. The usual weekly gap between the highest and lowest price is about NOK 5 per litre, or NOK 300 for 60 litres.

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Why

  1. Konkurransetilsynet, the Norwegian Competition Authority, says prices are raised in the afternoon and are at their lowest right before an increase.
  2. In January and February 2026, the five largest chains raised prices once or twice a week, and in two weeks of March the increase came three times a week.
  3. In some places the weekly gap reaches NOK 6 per litre, while small differences during the week often point to weak local competition.

Details

After each jump, prices are gradually lowered until the next increase. Most stations in Norway carry out the increase within a few hours. Smaller and newer chains do not always follow the increases and can be cheaper over time.

Tip

Fill up when prices are on the way down and you pass a station that is usually cheap, not when the tank is empty.

What may differ

The pattern depends on local competition: where there are few competing stations, the price may change little during the week.

Common misconception

Petrol is always cheapest on a particular day of the week.

What actually happens

Price increases used to come on fixed days, but Konkurransetilsynet says this no longer holds. The cheapest moment is just before the next increase, whatever the day.

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Sources

Prices change, so check Konkurransetilsynet's latest updates and the prices at the station before you go.

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