This page was updated on January 13th 2020 and shows the price of petrol and diesel in Europe. We monitor fuel prices across Europe and update this page whenever prices have changed enough to make a worthwhile difference.
Remember that in almost every country our prices are an average for supermarket prices. Just as in the UK you will pay way more if you fill up on a motorway. The price of petrol in France is now just a few cents less then in the UK. The price of diesel in France is similar to the price of diesel in the UK.
Prices for petrol and diesel in Europe have been relatively stable so far in 2020, perhaps suprising given the tension in the Middle East. Differing taxation policies have made any changes erratic across the board, so check our chart carefully if you're moving across countries. Diesel in Germany is competetively priced, although petrol does not enjoy the same advantage. If you're heading through Germany to Poland, wait until you arrive and save around 20 cents per litre on petrol and 7 cents on diesel although of course you'll pay in Polish Zlotys. Similar savings can be made if Austria is your destination.
Petrol costs about 10 cents less in Belgium than in the UK, and the price of diesel in Belgium is lower by about 6 cents. So if you're headed in that direction it makes sense to wait and fill up in Belgium. Belgium is served by P&O Ferries from Hull to Zeebrugge,
In the popular tourist destination of Spain prices are lower than here, especially for diesel, so it makes sense to wait to fill up until leaving the ferry in Spain.
Prices in Austria have risen by about 5% for both petrol and diesel, but it's still inexpensive if you're heading that way for a winter sports holiday.
The Netherlands, with its ferry service between Harwich and the Hook of Holland and Hull and Rotterdam, offers worthwhile savings over the UK for diesel but petrol is among the most expensive in Europe. Petrol and diesel prices in The Republic of Ireland are cheaper than the UK, so it's best to fill up after you arrive.
If you are planning to visit Luxembourg, or passing through, then although prices have increased they are still amongst the lowest in Europe. Switzerland has raised prices for petrol and diesel by almost 10%, but it's still cheaper than Italy, if you're heading that way. In fact fill up before you reach Italy because all the surrounding countries are less expensive.
Petrol and Diesel prices
in Euros at January 13th 2020
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ALL PRICES ARE SHOWN IN EUROS
Remember that there are big variations in the cost of fuel within a country. Our chart shows prices that are not hard to find, but you can often do better, especially in supermarkets, and, just like in the UK, fuel is dearest on the motorways.
To make comparisons easier this chart shows all petrol and diesel prices in Euros. But payment must be made in local currency for countries not using Euros. U.K. prices are also in Euros to help you compare.
The chart is updated about once every couple of months unless there are significant price changes. This update January 13th 2020. The data is collected from various sources, some from official government websites, some from fuel companies' sites, some from price comparison sites in the respective countries. and some from our own travels.
The prices for petrol and diesel relate to the average. When you first arrive in a country drive for a while before you fill up, so you can get an idea of the prices on offer.
Supermarket petrol stations are mostly closed on Sundays, bank holidays and during the late evening and night, although most have automatic payment pumps. This trend to automatic pumps is spreading across many parts of Europe, and not just in supermarkets.
Automatic pumps mostly accept UK Visa and Mastercard credit cards, but not always debit cards or pre-paid currency cards such as CaxtonFX. Keep your tank topped up outside working hours unless on motorways, where fuel is always available.
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