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, 12/10/2026 |
| Romania | 1,898 € | 2,041 € | EU weekly average, 12/10/2026 |
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.