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See comment by Random Stickman, different standard systems give different octane numbers for the same fuel. Edit: according to the Wikipedia chart, the RON of that "Regular Unleaded" would be 91-92. That 87 on the pump is the RON minus the MON, divided by 2 to give the AKI.
The RON of US Premium is 96-98, is that closer to your European number?
Here's the explanatory link they posted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating
As for prices, I live in California where Regular is currently $6.50 near me. Some of the difference from OP's prices is state and local taxes that go towards things that benefit me, some is because our gas has to be formulated to reduce smog. Which also benefits me.