summer holidays - It is usually cheaper to fill up abroad
Bayern, who travel by car abroad during the summer holidays, can usually fill up cheaper at the pump across the border. In many classic destinations, gas is significantly cheaper, as a look at the current fuel price data from the EU Commission shows. This is particularly the case in an easterly and southeastern direction. Italy, Switzerland, and France are more expensive, especially for diesel drivers.
Who is traveling to Switzerland should fill up beforehand
The cheapest gas among the three neighboring countries of Germany is in the Czech Republic. Super E5 is 30 cents per liter cheaper there than the German average for gasoline, and 18 cents cheaper for diesel. In Austria, gasoline drivers save the most, paying around 20 cents less, while the savings for diesel drivers are only about 2 cents. Those traveling to Switzerland should therefore fill up beforehand. Since the country is not in the EU, there are no Commission figures, but a comparison with data from the Touring Club Switzerland shows that gasoline there was recently slightly more expensive, while diesel was significantly more expensive than in Germany.
Even those who only pass through Switzerland on their way to Italy and France should fill up beforehand. In both countries, gas is more expensive than in Germany. The difference is 5 cents for gasoline and 10 cents for diesel.
The cheapest gas is in Slovenia
In the east and southeast, it is cheaper. In Poland, you save 29 cents on gasoline and 12 cents on diesel. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, and Slovenia also have cheaper fuel. The cheapest gas is found in Slovenia, with a 33 cent advantage over Germany. In the other mentioned countries, the savings are usually more than 20 cents per liter of gasoline, while the savings for diesel are smaller and range from 4 to 12 cents.
The mentioned price differences are based on data as of July 15. The price differences themselves are not subject to large fluctuations, as factors such as rising or falling oil prices affect all countries. The main reason for the price differences are taxes and fees. Prices also vary significantly from gas station to gas station, depending on the region and time of day. In some countries, prices on highways are significantly higher than on rural roads.
- For individuals planning a trip to Europe during the summer holidays, strategic fueling can significantly reduce their expenses at the pump.
- According to the European Commission's price data, the automobile industry in Germany benefits from cheaper gasoline prices when traveling to Austria.
- Within the European Union, Germany (historically, France) often has higher gas prices compared to its eastern and southeastern neighbors, such as the Czech Republic and Slovenia.
- The journey from Munich to Austria offers an opportunity for Bavarian drivers to save on fuel, as shown by the EU Commission's price analysis.
- Consumers in Austria benefit from an average savings of 20 cents per liter of gasoline and 2 cents per liter of diesel when compared to their German counterparts.
- Travellers heading towards Switzerland should be mindful of the higher fuel prices there, particularly for diesel drivers, as indicated by the Touring Club Switzerland's data.
- Despite not being part of the EU, Brussels still maintains a critical role in regulating the automobile industry within the European Union, including fuel pricing.
- The cheapest gas among the mentioned countries is found in Slovenia, providing a substantial 33 cent savings over the German average.
- The difference in fuel prices between Germany and Italy or France may not seem extremely substantial, but the cumulative savings over a long journey can add up to a significant sum for consumers.
