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PhrasesAt the Petrol StationQuanto costa il gasolio oggi?
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Quanto costa il gasolio oggi?

How much does diesel cost today?

Pronunciation

ga-SOL-io — three syllables, stress on second

When to use it

Checking the current diesel price before filling up.

What it means

Italian petrol stations display prices per litre on large signs. Diesel (gasolio) is usually slightly cheaper than petrol (benzina) in Italy.

Variations

Qual e il prezzo della benzina adesso?

What is the current petrol price?

Asking about petrol price

E cambiato il prezzo rispetto a ieri?

Has the price changed from yesterday?

Comparing prices

Dove trovo il prezzo del carburante?

Where do I find the fuel price?

Looking for the price display

Mini Dialogue

Quanto costa il gasolio oggi? — Un euro e novantadue al litro. La benzina e un euro e novantotto.

How much does diesel cost today? — One euro ninety-two per litre. Petrol is one euro ninety-eight.

Cultural Note

Italy has some of the highest fuel prices in Europe due to heavy taxation. Prices are updated daily and vary between self-service and attended service.