The reason why a liter of gasoline and diesel could increase by up to 45 cents from this date

In recent years, we've seen fuel prices in Spain, whether diesel or gasoline , rise sharply, approaching record highs. As a result of this worrying situation, users have been looking for all kinds of more economical alternatives to combat these high costs, such as going to low-cost gas stations to fill up their vehicle's tank or switching from a combustion engine to an electric one, among other methods.

However, far from returning prices to normal , this scenario is only a preview of what will happen in the future, as it seems that fuel costs will continue to rise despite the discontent and complaints of drivers who suffer from it daily.

What is the reason for the rise in fuel prices?

This new fuel price hike is expected to begin in January 2027 with the entry into force of the ETS2, the "new European emissions trading system." This will not only affect road transport , but also the electricity industry, maritime transport, and commercial aviation, among other sectors.

What is the primary objective of this new measure? Well, the main idea is to "reduce greenhouse gases" and achieve a 62% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2005. This measure, of course, will have a negative impact on consumers, as it will further increase fuel prices.

What will the price increase be?

Experts predict that by 2027 fuel prices will rise by approximately 30% compared to current prices, i.e., between 25 and 45 cents per liter , slightly higher than the figures companies believe market share will reach, between 15 and 20 cents per liter of fuel.

However, despite the fact that it will lead to higher costs in sectors such as housing, transportation, and consumption, this measure will be "essential and vital" to "reducing polluting gas emissions" into the atmosphere and achieving "climate neutrality by mid-century," as the European Commission points out.