Rothbach: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Small gain
Only a small saving: at best €4.59 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ESSO in Fischbach, 56 min away, once the 63 km detour is paid for (prices of 7 November 2026). Diesel: −€1.85.
−€1.85diesel, saving on 50 L
+€4.59petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
54 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.399/L
Best station in Germany€2.219/L
Gap18 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.399/L — 9 Rue Du Wittholz · 7.6 km, 11 min · 7 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSO (Fischbach)Hauptstr. 1 A, Fischbach | −€1.85 | €2.219/L | 42 km · 56 min | +70 km |
| TotalEnergies (Rheinau-Freistett)Am Rheinuebergang 1, Rheinau-Freistett | −€8.91 | €2.269/L | 57 km · 54 min | +99 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€5.45 · 50 L −€1.85 · 70 L +€1.75. The detour pays for itself from 60 L.
Petrol 95 E10 — Small gain
Nearest station€2.159/L
Best station in Germany€1.889/L
Gap27 c/L
Nearest station: €2.159/L — Z.A. De La Hardt · 10 km, 21 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSO (Fischbach)Hauptstr. 1 A, Fischbach | +€4.59 | €1.889/L | 42 km · 56 min | +64 km |
| TotalEnergies (Rheinau-Freistett)Am Rheinuebergang 1, Rheinau-Freistett | +€0.98 | €1.879/L | 57 km · 54 min | +93 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€0.81 · 50 L +€4.59 · 70 L +€9.99. The detour pays for itself from 33 L.
| Population | 466 |
|---|---|
| German border | 18 km |
| First station | 42 km · 54 min |