France vs Belgique fuel prices: where is it cheaper to fill up today?
Petrol is cheaper en Belgique by 0,167 € per litre. Diesel is cheaper en Belgique by 0,022 € per litre.
Petrol · cheaper en Belgique
−0,167 €/l
A 50 l tank costs 8,36 € less.
Worth a detour of up to about 30 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 30 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Diesel · cheaper en Belgique
−0,022 €/l
A 50 l tank costs 1,09 € less.
Worth a detour of up to about 3 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Worth a detour of up to about 3 km each way (7 l/100 km).
Prices today
| Country | Petrol 95 | Diesel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,144 € | 2,357 € | station average, 20/10/2026 |
| Belgique | 1,977 € | 2,335 € | EU weekly average, 12/10/2026 |
Is the trip worth it?
Cheapest stations near the border
France · Lille – Tournai
| Station | km | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| TotalEnergies 46 Avenue de la Liberté, Conde-sur-L'Escaut | 35 | 1,990 € | 2,250 € |
| Total Access 389 RUE DES HAUTS DE FRANCE/PLAT, Hénin-Beaumont | 31 | 1,990 € | 2,250 € |
| Total ROUTE NATIONALE 25, Carvin | 31 | 1,990 € | 2,250 € |
| Total Access ROUTE DE CARVIN, Libercourt | 28 | 1,990 € | 2,250 € |
| Total A 23 sens Lille-Valenciennes Aire de Genech, Templeuve | 18 | 1,990 € | 2,250 € |
Belgique: 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 en France or en Belgique?
Petrol is cheaper en Belgique by 0,167 € per litre. Diesel is cheaper en Belgique by 0,022 € per litre.
How much can I save on a full tank?
On 50 litres at today's average prices: petrol 8,36 €, diesel 1,09 €.
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.