Germany vs Netherlands fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper in Germany by €0.345 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Germany by €0.224 per litre.
Petrol · cheaper in Germany
−€0.345/l
A 50 l tank costs €17.25 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 58 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 58 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper in Germany
−€0.224/l
A 50 l tank costs €11.21 less.
Worth a detour of up to about 35 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 35 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2.117 | €2.258 | station average, 16 Oct 2026 |
| Netherlands | €2.462 | €2.482 | EU weekly average, 21 Sep 2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
Germany · Venlo
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tankcenter Heerstr. 60, Hueckelhoven | 35 | €2.029 | €2.279 |
| PM Heerstr. 14, Hueckelhoven | 35 | €2.049 | €2.279 |
| JET Antwerpener Str. 2, Erkelenz | 34 | €2.049 | €2.239 |
| PM Krefelder Str. 1, Erkelenz | 34 | €2.049 | €2.239 |
| HEM Forster Weg 31, Wassenberg | 31 | €2.049 | €2.259 |
Germany · Bad Bentheim – Oldenzaal
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markant (Tankautomat) Nienborger Str. 28, Gronau | 14 | €2.069 | €2.219 |
| SB Gronauer Str. 90-94, Gronau | 13 | €2.069 | €2.219 |
| Score Stroot 4, Heek | 20 | €2.079 | €2.199 |
| TinQ Heeker Str. 82, Ahaus | 23 | €2.088 | €2.208 |
| Aral Wüllener Straße 85, Ahaus | 25 | €2.089 | €2.239 |
Germany · Aachen – Heerlen
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| JET Industriestr. 25, Heinsberg | 22 | €1.999 | €2.259 |
| Tramin Gladbacher Straße 17, Heinsberg | 22 | €2.009 | €2.259 |
| bft Boos-Fremery-Str. 73, Heinsberg | 22 | €2.009 | €2.259 |
| Markenfreie TS Borsigstr. 42, Heinsberg | 23 | €2.009 | €2.259 |
| TotalEnergies Lieker Str. 62, Heinsberg | 22 | €2.019 | €2.269 |
Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands?
Petrol is cheaper in Germany by €0.345 per litre. Diesel is cheaper in Germany by €0.224 per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol €17.25, diesel €11.21.
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.