Fuel Up Smarter: Where to Fill Up Before and After the German Border for Pentecost Weekend
- Paying Less at Borders: Fueling Both Sides for Lower Costs
Want to save some cash for that first ice cream on your holiday jaunt during the Pentecost weekend? Plan your fuel stops strategically, and you'll be spending less dough on gas, thanks to a smart analysis of current fuel price data from the EU Commission. Although your destination dictates when to fill up, here's a breakdown:
Heading north:- Fill up before leaving Germany for Denmark, as super gasoline is 23 cents more expensive, and diesel 14 cents more expensive. Once in Sweden, fuel becomes cheaper, with super gasoline 28 cents cheaper and diesel 9 cents cheaper.
Heading west:- The Netherlands has pricier gasoline (17 cents more costly) and diesel (7 cents more expensive) than Germany. Belgium, however, is cheaper for gasoline (16 cents less) but costlier for diesel (7 cents more) than in Germany. Luxembourg is the ace in the west, offering the most savings, with gasoline 24 cents cheaper and diesel 16 cents cheaper. France is almost on par with Germany, making it a budget-friendly destination. Those heading to Spain will save significantly at their destination.
Heading east:- The cheapest fuel can be found in Poland and the Czech Republic, with a difference of 35 cents for gasoline and 18/22 cents for diesel compared to Germany. If your journey takes you beyond these countries, the Baltic nations still offer cheaper fuel, albeit slightly pricier than in Poland. Those heading to Hungary or Slovakia via the Czech Republic should fill up in the transit country.
Heading south:- Fuel up in Austria, where gasoline is 22 cents cheaper and diesel 6 cents cheaper compared to Germany. However, if Austria is merely a transit country, consider the destination: fuel is costlier in Italy but cheaper in Slovenia or Croatia. Switzerland is not the best place to fill up, as fuel is pricier there than in Germany, Italy, or France.
Taxes and fees are the usual culprits behind the price differences, with oil price fluctuations affecting all countries. The savings listed are based on May 26 data, so prices may change. Fuel prices can also vary by gas station, region, and time of day. Although detouring for cheaper fuel might seem like a good idea, it may not be worth the time and environmental impact due to higher costs from extra kilometers driven. Fill up the evening before your trip, as fuel is often a few cents cheaper then.
Remember, the tips provided here are only general guidelines, and prices may change. Use real-time fuel price platforms like GasBuddy or Waze to find the most current data and make your road trip as financially rewarding as possible.
- Fuel Up Smarter
- Pentecost Weekend
- Germany
- Ice Cream
- EU Commission
- Denmark
- Austria
- France
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Brussels
- Hamburg
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Italy
- Switzerland
- To save money for your ice cream on the Pentecost weekend, consider filling up your tank in Austria before heading south since gasoline is 22 cents cheaper and diesel 6 cents cheaper compared to Germany.
- When traveling to France during the Pentecost weekend, with fuel almost on par with Germany, it could be a budget-friendly destination for your lifestyle, especially considering the savings on fuel costs.
