Key Takeaways
- Gas prices range from $0.09 per gallon in Libya to $15.65 in Hong Kong.
- A $10 fill-up can take you 3,885 miles or just 22 miles, depending on where you are.
- Oil-rich nations keep prices low through subsidies, while taxes drive higher costs in wealthier economies.
Gas prices vary dramatically across the globe, with some drivers paying over 170x more per gallon than others.
This map shows gasoline prices in 170 countries as of April 2026, based on data from GlobalPetrolPrices. The global average sits at $5.58 per gallon, in the middle of a massive range from $0.09 in Libya to $15.65 in Hong Kong.
In oil-rich countries like Libya and Iran, fuel is heavily subsidized, making it cheaper than bottled water in some cases. Meanwhile, dense, import-dependent regions like Hong Kong face the highest prices in the world.
The Cheapest Gasoline Is in Oil-Rich Nations
Libya tops the list at just $0.09 per gallon, followed by Iran and Venezuela, all below $0.15.
In these countries, governments often subsidize fuel to maintain political stability and support domestic consumption. In Libya, gasoline is even cheaper than bottled water.
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Rank
|
Country
|
Price (USD/gal)
|
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇱🇾 Libya | $0.09 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | $0.11 |
| 3 | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $0.13 |
| 4 | 🇦🇴 Angola | $1.24 |
| 5 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.28 |
| 6 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | $1.34 |
| 7 | 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | $1.62 |
| 8 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.66 |
| 9 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | $1.99 |
| 10 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | $2.13 |
| 11 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.35 |
| 12 | 🇴🇲 Oman | $2.35 |
| 13 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | $2.46 |
| 14 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $2.54 |
| 15 | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | $2.56 |
In the United States, gasoline prices sit close to the global average at about $4.45 per gallon in 2026. This relatively moderate pricing reflects a balance between domestic oil production and comparatively low fuel taxes versus Europe. While the U.S. is one of the world’s largest oil producers, prices still fluctuate with global crude markets and refining capacity.
High Taxes Drive Prices in Wealthy Economies
In contrast, the most expensive gasoline is found in high-income, import-dependent regions. Hong Kong leads globally at $15.65 per gallon, followed by European countries like the Netherlands and Denmark, as well as countries such as Malawi and Israel.
How Far Can $10 Take You?
One of the clearest ways to understand global price gaps is purchasing power at the pump—how far the same amount of money takes you.
In Libya, $10 can buy enough gasoline to travel roughly 3,885 miles. In Hong Kong, that same amount covers just 22 miles.
Source: Visual Capital – By Bruno Venditti, Design Clayton Wadsworth
