Fuel prices in Europe: the cost of petrol and diesel in Europe. All petrol and diesel prices in Euros at July 13th 2015

Since our last update in March the price of petrol and diesel in Europe initially dropped but has since risen back. Over the last couple of weeks it has fallen a little, and the feeling in the industry is that it could fall further. However, these trends are by no means consistent across Europe.

If you are travelling in the Eurozone then not only is fuel mostly cheaper than in the UK but the currently weak Euro means that UK motorists are getting a good deal when driving in Europe. But some Eurozone countries are as dear or dearer than the UK (Italy for example) so make sure you check the chart of petrol and diesel prices in Europe to get the best deals.

NNorway, the Netherlands and Italy have the dearest petrol in Europe with the UK a close third. But for diesel, the UK is the most expensive. If you're catching the ferry to Spain or France you can save about 50 cents a litre on diesel. That equates to €25 on a 50 litre tankfull, so well worth waiting until you get abroad before filling up. The savings in Belgium are even greater, almost 60 cents a litre. The difference in petrol prices between the UK and these countries is no so great, at about half that for diesel, but still worth it.

Having said this, 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 quite a lot better, especially in supermarkets, and, just like in the UK, fuel is dearest on the motorways.

Petrol and diesel prices in The Republic of Ireland are also cheaper than the UK. In the Netherlands, the only other country currently having a ferry connection with the UK, petrol is slightly dearer than here, but you'll still save about €15 on a tank of diesel.

If you are planning to visit Luxembourg, or passing through, then you will find some of the lowest fuel prices in Europe. Most former Eastern European countries are inexpensive and Switzerland and Austria are also worth filling up in.

Petrol and Diesel prices in Euros at July 13th 2015
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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. This update July 13th 2015. 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.

Remember that fuel is usually dearest on motorways and cheapest in supermarkets. Supermarket petrol stations are often closed on Sundays, bank holidays and during the late evening and night, although most have automatic payment pumps.

Nowadays these mostly accept UK 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.