Since 1999, GTZ (now the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)) has collected, maintained, and published data on international fuel prices, providing one of the world’s longest-running and most comprehensive datasets on retail fuel prices and fuel taxation. Over more than two decades, the database has become an important reference for governments, development partners, researchers, international organizations, and the private sector.

Beyond data collection, GIZ has supported countries around the world in the design and implementation of fuel pricing policies, fuel taxation, and subsidy reforms. Through technical assistance, policy dialogue, and analytical work, GIZ has helped policymakers address the economic, social, and environmental challenges associated with energy pricing while promoting transparent, efficient, and sustainable energy markets.

The International Fuel Prices Database has provided regularly updated information on gasoline and diesel prices, taxes, and pricing structures across a wide range of countries. By enabling cross-country comparisons and long-term trend analysis, the database has supported evidence-based policymaking, academic research, and informed public debate on topics such as energy subsidies, fiscal policy, inflation, transport costs, climate action, and the transition to cleaner energy systems.

The publication of the biennial International Fuel Prices reports has been discontinued. However, GIZ continues to provide analyses and policy advice on an ad hoc basis in response to requests from partner governments, international organizations, development agencies, researchers, and other stakeholders.

As countries continue to reform their energy sectors and pursue climate and sustainable development goals, well-designed fuel pricing policies remain essential for promoting fiscal sustainability, efficient energy use, social equity, and the transition to low-carbon economies. GIZ remains committed to supporting evidence-based policy dialogue by making reliable fuel price information and analytical expertise available to decision-makers worldwide.