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Unleash Your Whitsun Savings: A Cross-Europe Fuel Guide
Gear up for Whitsun weekend with an insider's guide to fuel savings! By filling up shrewdly, you can snag enough cash for your first vacation treat. Let's embark on a continent-wide, fuel-saving adventure. See below for trip-friendly savings as you journey through the Old World:
Southbound
Opt for Austria for less-expensive fuel, boasting savings of 22 cents per gallon on petrol and a cool 6 cents on diesel compared to Germany.HOWEVER, Austria might prove to be just a pit stop. Salt it away in Italy, where the fuel is more costly, but save big in Slovenia, Croatia, or Hungary. In Slovakia, petrol prices lie close to Germany, but diesel is pennies cheaper.
Tread carefully in Switzerland, as the cost of fuel is steeper than in Germany, Italy, and France. If your destination is Italy, fill up beforehand, as fuel prices soar in the Land of Pasta.
Westbound
Stay close to home in France, nearly on par with Germany. Venturing towards Spain? You can smell the savings! Fuel is comparatively cheaper in the sunny destination. Belgium carries generous petrol savings of 16 cents, but diesel is a pinch more expensive. The Netherlands offers 17 cents more for petrol, and expenses escalate to 7 cents for diesel. Yet, scoot to Luxembourg, a festive 24 and 16 cents cheaper on both fuels.
Eastbound
The perfect fuel deal awaits in Poland and the Czech Republic, slashing petrol prices by an impressive 35 cents and diesel by 18 and 22 cents, respectively. Drive beyond, and you'll find fuel cheaper, albeit not as cheap as these two Euro neighbors. When transiting through the Czech Republic to Hungary or Slovakia, stock up in the transit country.
Northbound
Denmark's fuel prices are anything but a fairy tale, with petrol and diesel each priced 23 and 14 cents more than in Germany. However, prices plummet in Sweden, beckoning you 28 cents lower for super and 9 cents for diesel.
Price discrepancies stem primarily from varying taxes and charges. Global oil market fluctuations, though, have a unifying effect, with price disparities remaining relatively constant.
Fuel pricing can vary: by petrol station, time of day, region, and even whether you're on the autobahn or a country road. Smaller disparities often occur directly before and after the border.
Mithering for reduced fuel costs by altering your route might save you a dime but is likely an impractical, time-consuming, and environmentally unfriendly choice. Moreover, even with costs as low as €0.30 per driven kilometer, the benefits may disappear as quickly as they arrived.
For pragmatic fuel-saving, top off before your excursion. Just bear in mind, fuel stations often offer discounts late in the day.
Sources:1. Allgemeine-Zeitung2. Netzfrauen3. Bestgasprices4. Touring Club Switzerland
- As you embark on your travel journey, consider filling up in Poland or the Czech Republic for significant savings on fuel, with petrol priced 35 cents cheaper and diesel 18 and 22 cents less, respectively.
- For car enthusiasts looking to stretch their lifestyle budget, Norway offers a notable advantage when it comes to fuel efficiency. With electric vehicles (EVs) benefiting from cheaper charging costs compared to petrol and diesel, a shift towards sustainable transport could be an ideal finance-savvy choice for your travel or daily lifestyle.
