Cheminot: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 146 km detour eats the price gap; at best −€17.92 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ED in Emmersweiler. Prices of 7 November 2026. Diesel: −€27.97.
−€27.97diesel, saving on 50 L
−€17.92petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
58 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.084/L
Best station in Germany€2.249/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.084/L — Le Pré Latour · 7.3 km, 9 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€27.97 | €2.249/L | 79 km · 58 min | +146 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€24.67 · 50 L −€27.97 · 70 L −€31.27.
Petrol 95 E10 — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€1.925/L
Best station in Germany€1.919/L
Gap1 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €1.925/L — Le Pré Latour · 7.3 km, 9 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€17.92 | €1.919/L | 79 km · 58 min | +146 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€18.04 · 50 L −€17.92 · 70 L −€17.80. The detour pays for itself from 3,037 L.
| Population | 833 |
|---|---|
| German border | 50 km |
| First station | 78 km · 58 min |