Belgium vs Netherlands fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper in Belgium by €0.485 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Belgium by €0.147 per litre.
Petrol · cheaper in Belgium
−€0.485/l
A 50 l tank costs €24.25 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 87 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 87 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper in Belgium
−€0.147/l
A 50 l tank costs €7.35 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 22 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 22 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | €1.977 | €2.335 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
| Netherlands | €2.462 | €2.482 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
Belgium: no open station-level data – national average only.
Netherlands: no open station-level data – national average only.
Good to know
- Fuel in your vehicle's tank can be taken across EU borders without extra tax. Extra fuel in cans is limited in many countries – a spare can of up to 10 litres is usually tolerated; larger amounts may be taxed or restricted.
- Stations right on the motorway are usually the most expensive – the cheapest are often in towns a few kilometres from the border.
Questions
Is fuel cheaper in Belgium or in the Netherlands?
Petrol is cheaper in Belgium by €0.485 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Belgium by €0.147 per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol €24.25, diesel €7.35.
How much fuel can I take across the border?
Fuel in your vehicle's tank can be taken across EU borders without extra tax. Extra fuel in cans is limited in many countries – a spare can of up to 10 litres is usually tolerated; larger amounts may be taxed or restricted.