🚗 Planning a Swedish Road Trip in 2026?
Don’t stop at the petrol station! Make the most of your journey with my updated 2026 Guide to the Grand Sweden Circle. This ultimate 1,800 km loop takes you through Sweden’s cultural heartland, from the vibrant west coast to the majestic streets of Stockholm.
What’s inside for 2026:
- Flexible starts: Begin your journey in either Gothenburg or Stockholm.
- Luxury & comfort: Handpicked boutique hotel recommendations for every stage.
- Driving secrets: Essential tips on car rentals, automatic tolls, and the best scenic rest stops.
See the following box for current Swedish fuel prices. The figures quoted there are based on prices that users have reported from Sweden. This method of gathering data is not always reliable – so be prepared that actual prices can differ slightly:
Source: gasoline-germany.com
Please also use the links to the petrol station chains, see below. They will always provide you with correct and up-to-date fuel prices. Prices are in Swedish Krona (SEK). See our Currency Converter.
Swedish fuel types
The following picture shows what a typical Swedish petrol pump looks like. Here you can see the most common fuel types in Sweden:
- E85 – ethanol fuel blend
- 95 Blyfri – normal unleaded petrol
- 98 Blyfri – super unleaded petrol
- Diesel – diesel
Swedish gas station chains
During 2025, all chains stopped publishing daily prices. I assume this is because there are no longer uniform nationwide prices. Gasoline prices are increasingly based on local market conditions.
If you are looking for further information (e.g., on the timing and distribution of winter diesel), you can find it at the following links. There you can also search for gas stations (locations) of the respective chain.
- ingo – Used to be Jet.
- OKQ8
- Preem
- St1
- Circle K – Used to be Statoil until 2016. All service stations have been rebranded since then.
- Tanka – They usually have prices for customers with and without Swedish Volvo loyalty card.
- Shell – In 2025, the last Shell service stations were rebranded as St1.
- Gulf – Yes, the old brand is back, with approx. 70 service station all over Sweden.
- Qstar
Some chains have two prices, specifically for “bemannade stationer” (they cost more) and for “automatstationer” (they cost less). The former are service stations with staff and checkout, the latter are unmanned service stations – here you can only buy fuels with your credit or debit card – you will need your PIN for that.
Swedish fuel price comparisons
Normally you can get the best fuel prices on the west coast north of Gothenburg – because of the proximity to the major refineries. More detailed price comparisons are available from the Swedish website www.bensinpriser.nu.
Gas/petrol prices in Northern Europe
Source: gasoline-germany.com
Diesel prices in Northern Europe
Source: gasoline-germany.com
Read more: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö
I give you helpful one-page guides with compact information about Sweden’s three major destinations – with must-sees, favourite spots, sightseeing tours and accommodation options:
Photos: Circle K and Statoil/Terje Borud Statoil Fuel & Retail
