Bulgaria vs Romania fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper in Bulgaria by €0.249 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Bulgaria by €0.167 per litre.
Petrol · cheaper in Bulgaria
−€0.249/l
A 50 l tank costs €12.45 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 53 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 53 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper in Bulgaria
−€0.167/l
A 50 l tank costs €8.35 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 31 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 31 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | €1.649 | €1.874 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
| Romania | €1.898 | €2.041 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
Bulgaria: no open station-level data – national average only.
Romania: no open station-level data – national average only.
Good to know
- Prices in Romania are converted to euro – at the pump you pay in the local currency (RON).
- 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.
- Motorways in Bulgaria require a vignette – prices →
- Motorways in Romania require a vignette – prices →
Questions
Is fuel cheaper in Bulgaria or in Romania?
Petrol is cheaper in Bulgaria by €0.249 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Bulgaria by €0.167 per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol €12.45, diesel €8.35.
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.