Wahlbach: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 42 km detour eats the price gap; at best €0.36 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ESSO in Weil am Rhein. Prices of 7 November 2026. Diesel: −€13.37.
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.138/L — Route de Mulhouse · 7.6 km, 10 min · 7 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 | −€13.37 | €2.289/L | 30 km · 33 min | +42 km |
| AVIA (Weil am Rhein)Mühlheimer Str. 6, Weil am Rhein | −€14.08 | €2.289/L | 32 km · 38 min | +47 km |
| BFT (Neuenburg)Müllheimer Str. 25, Neuenburg | −€14.26 | €2.229/L | 42 km · 38 min | +70 km |
| Shell (Binzen)An Der B 3 3, Binzen | −€14.61 | €2.289/L | 34 km · 36 min | +51 km |
| MüllheimLörracher Strasse 30 | −€14.86 | €2.218/L | 46 km · 43 min | +78 km |
All stations in Weil am Rhein.
Nearest German station: ARAL (Weil am Rhein), A 5, Weil am Rhein — €2.729/L, 30 km · 37 min, detour +43 km, saving on 50 L −€35.50.
By tank size: 30 L −€10.35 · 50 L −€13.37 · 70 L −€16.39.
Petrol 95 E10 — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.090/L — Route de Mulhouse · 7.6 km, 10 min · 7 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 | +€0.36 | €1.969/L | 30 km · 33 min | +42 km |
| AVIA (Weil am Rhein)Mühlheimer Str. 6, Weil am Rhein | −€0.34 | €1.969/L | 32 km · 38 min | +47 km |
| Shell (Binzen)An Der B 3 3, Binzen | −€0.85 | €1.969/L | 34 km · 36 min | +51 km |
| ESSO (Grenzach-Wyhlen)Markgrafenstr. 28, Grenzach-Wyhlen | −€1.28 | €1.969/L | 34 km · 42 min | +54 km |
| JET (Loerrach)Brombacher Str. 74, Loerrach | −€2.17 | €1.959/L | 41 km · 42 min | +64 km |
All stations in Weil am Rhein.
Nearest German station: ARAL (Weil am Rhein), A 5, Weil am Rhein — €2.509/L, 30 km · 37 min, detour +43 km, saving on 50 L −€26.76.
By tank size: 30 L −€2.06 · 50 L +€0.36 · 70 L +€2.78. The detour pays for itself from 47 L.
| Population | 508 |
|---|---|
| German border | 14 km |
| First station | 30 km · 33 min |