Folgensbourg: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Small gain
Only a small saving: at best €8.65 on 50 litres of diesel at ESSO in Weil am Rhein, 17 min away, once the 11 km detour is paid for (prices of 7 November 2026). Petrol 95 E10: +€8.58.
Diesel — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.499/L — 118a Rue de Saint-Louis · 9.2 km, 10 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSO (Weil am Rhein)Alte Str. 32, Weil am Rhein | +€8.65 | €2.289/L | 15 km · 17 min | +11 km |
| AVIA (Weil am Rhein)Mühlheimer Str. 6, Weil am Rhein | +€7.82 | €2.289/L | 17 km · 21 min | +16 km |
| Shell (Binzen)An Der B 3 3, Binzen | +€7.21 | €2.289/L | 19 km · 19 min | +20 km |
| ESSO (Efringen-Kirchen)Im Martelacker 6, Efringen-Kirchen | +€5.97 | €2.289/L | 23 km · 25 min | +28 km |
| Auto-Service-Bund (Lörrach)Ob der Gass 2, Lörrach | +€5.71 | €2.299/L | 22 km · 27 min | +26 km |
All stations in Weil am Rhein.
Nearest German station: ARAL (Weil am Rhein), A 5, Weil am Rhein — €2.729/L, 18 km · 23 min, detour +15 km, saving on 50 L −€13.86.
By tank size: 30 L +€4.45 · 50 L +€8.65 · 70 L +€12.85. The detour pays for itself from 9 L.
Petrol 95 E10 — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.179/L — 58 rue principale · 8.1 km, 9 min · 3 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSO (Weil am Rhein)Alte Str. 32, Weil am Rhein | +€8.58 | €1.969/L | 15 km · 17 min | +14 km |
| AVIA (Weil am Rhein)Mühlheimer Str. 6, Weil am Rhein | +€7.86 | €1.969/L | 17 km · 21 min | +19 km |
| Shell (Binzen)An Der B 3 3, Binzen | +€7.32 | €1.969/L | 19 km · 19 min | +22 km |
| ESSO (Grenzach-Wyhlen)Markgrafenstr. 28, Grenzach-Wyhlen | +€6.54 | €1.969/L | 21 km · 27 min | +28 km |
| JET (Loerrach)Brombacher Str. 74, Loerrach | +€5.92 | €1.959/L | 26 km · 25 min | +36 km |
All stations in Weil am Rhein.
Nearest German station: ARAL (Weil am Rhein), A 5, Weil am Rhein — €2.509/L, 18 km · 23 min, detour +17 km, saving on 50 L −€18.87.
By tank size: 30 L +€4.38 · 50 L +€8.58 · 70 L +€12.78. The detour pays for itself from 9 L.
| Population | 906 |
|---|---|
| German border | 12 km |
| First station | 15 km · 17 min |