Germany vs Belgium fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper in Belgium by €0.140 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Germany by €0.077 per litre.
Petrol · cheaper in Belgium
−€0.140/l
A 50 l tank costs €7.00 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 25 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 25 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper in Germany
−€0.077/l
A 50 l tank costs €3.86 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 12 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 12 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2.117 | €2.258 | station average, 16 Oct 2026 |
| Belgium | €1.977 | €2.335 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
Germany · Aachen – Lichtenbusch
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markant (Tankautomat) An der Leimkaul 1, Jülich | 30 | €2.049 | €2.219 |
| SB Lütticher Straße 575, Aachen | 6 | €2.059 | €2.299 |
| OIL! Trierer Straße 856, Aachen | 5 | €2.059 | €2.299 |
| bft Trierer Str. 254, Aachen | 6 | €2.059 | €2.299 |
| SB Habsburger Allee 3, Aachen | 7 | €2.059 | €2.299 |
Belgium: no open station-level data – national average only.
From our daily station data; stations within 35 km of the crossing, sorted by petrol price.
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 Germany or in Belgium?
Petrol is cheaper in Belgium by €0.140 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Germany by €0.077 per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol €7.00, diesel €3.86.
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.