Fuel Prices in Austria Jump at the Start of 2025
The ÖAMTC points to the rise in oil prices as the main driver behind the increase and advises motorists to avoid motorway service stations.
Austria Sees Highest Car Registrations in Five Years
Austria recorded 253,789 new car registrations in 2024, the highest figure since 2019, marking an increase of 6.1% compared to 2023.
Fuel Consumption in Austria Continues to Decline
Last year, diesel consumption fell by 4.5% to 5.56 million tonnes, while petrol consumption increased by 1.8% to 1.66 million tonnes.
Austria’s Cost of Living Rises Over the Past Five Years
By the end of 2024, the average Austrian household needed an extra €458 per month to maintain the same standard of living as in 2019.
Austrian Car Registrations Up, But Electric Sales Decline
In the first ten months of 2024, there were 213,004 new car registrations, while electric vehicle registrations fell by 6.7% year-on-year.
Austrian Household Energy Prices ‘Continue to Fall’
Over the past year, household energy prices have fallen by 11.5%, easing overall inflation, with the steepest reductions in heating oil and fuels.
