Saulnes: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 101 km detour eats the price gap; at best −€4.70 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at the Merzig station (Trierer Str. 230). Prices of 7 November 2026. Diesel: −€15.95.
−€15.95diesel, saving on 50 L
−€4.70petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
58 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Nearest station€2.279/L
Best station in Germany€2.299/L
Nearest station: €2.279/L — 2A avenue des marronniers · 23 km, 29 min · 3 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MerzigTrierer Str. 230 | −€15.95 | €2.299/L | 73 km · 58 min | +101 km |
All stations in Merzig.
By tank size: 30 L −€15.55 · 50 L −€15.95 · 70 L −€16.35.
Petrol 95 E10 — Not worth it
Nearest station€2.089/L
Best station in Germany€1.909/L
Gap18 c/L
Nearest station: €2.089/L — 2A avenue des marronniers · 23 km, 29 min · 3 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MerzigTrierer Str. 230 | −€4.70 | €1.909/L | 73 km · 58 min | +101 km |
All stations in Merzig.
By tank size: 30 L −€8.30 · 50 L −€4.70 · 70 L −€1.10. The detour pays for itself from 76 L.
| Population | 2,259 |
|---|---|
| German border | 39 km |
| First station | 73 km · 58 min |