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Drivers in North Rhine-Westphalia need to be aware of certain aspects when refueling in other countries.

For those driving west from North Rhine-Westphalia during the Whitsun holiday season, refueling at home can frequently lead to cost savings.

Better to cross the border with an empty or a full tank? Refuel in the transit country or not? For...
Better to cross the border with an empty or a full tank? Refuel in the transit country or not? For travelers from North Rhine-Westphalia: it depends on the destination

EU fuel price details from Whitsun period. - Drivers in North Rhine-Westphalia need to be aware of certain aspects when refueling in other countries.

From North Rhine-Westphalia's standpoint, it can sometimes be pricier on the other side of the border, as revealed by the EU Commission's recent fuel price report. Take a look at the following comparisons:

  • In the Netherlands, petrol is 19 cents more expensive and diesel is nearly 10 cents pricier.
  • In France, both super and diesel are costlier - super by about 5 cents per liter, and diesel by approximately 7 cents.
  • However, in Belgium, super is 13 cents cheaper, but diesel is 8 cents more expensive.
  • In Luxembourg, the situation is quite favorable. Fuel prices here are considerably lower than in North Rhine-Westphalia; petrol is 26 cents less expensive, while diesel is 18 cents cheaper.

Petrol prices are generally lower in south-eastern Europe as well:

  • In Slovenia, a liter of super costs 30 cents less, while diesel is 11 cents cheaper.
  • In Croatia, super is 26 cents cheaper, and diesel is 7 cents less expensive.
  • It's also worth considering filling up in Austria, where petrol is 22 cents cheaper and diesel is approximately 5 cents cheaper.

Despite what the EU Commission doesn't report, data from the Touring Club Switzerland (as of May 2) shows that petrol is around 3 cents more expensive in Switzerland, while diesel is approximately 31 cents costlier.

In Italy, petrol prices are only slightly higher (by 3 cents), while diesel is significantly more costly, around 11 cents.

These price discrepancies, excluding Switzerland, are based on data from the EU Commission's most recent report (May 6).

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Source: symclub.org

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