Chenois: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 73 km detour eats the price gap; at best −€3.17 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ED in Emmersweiler. Prices of 7 November 2026. Diesel: −€12.88.
−€12.88diesel, saving on 50 L
−€3.17petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
50 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Nearest station€2.199/L
Best station in Germany€2.249/L
Nearest station: €2.199/L — route de Metz · 12 km, 17 min · 7 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€12.88 | €2.249/L | 48 km · 50 min | +73 km |
| Shell (Voelklingen)Voelklinger Str. 10, Voelklingen | −€12.94 | €2.259/L | 47 km · 54 min | +70 km |
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | −€13.48 | €2.259/L | 49 km · 52 min | +73 km |
| BFT Mirold (Wadgassen)Lohtringer Str. 10, Wadgassen | −€13.79 | €2.239/L | 53 km · 58 min | +82 km |
| Supermarkt-Tankstelle (Bous)Saarbruecker Str. 211, Bous | −€13.89 | €2.229/L | 55 km · 57 min | +87 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€11.88 · 50 L −€12.88 · 70 L −€13.88.
Petrol 95 E10 — Not worth it
Nearest station€2.049/L
Best station in Germany€1.919/L
Gap13 c/L
Nearest station: €2.049/L — route de Metz · 12 km, 17 min · 7 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€3.17 | €1.919/L | 48 km · 50 min | +73 km |
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | −€3.76 | €1.929/L | 49 km · 52 min | +73 km |
| Shell (Voelklingen)Voelklinger Str. 10, Voelklingen | −€3.77 | €1.939/L | 47 km · 54 min | +70 km |
| ED (Großrosseln)Ludweiler Straße 60, Großrosseln | −€4.20 | €1.919/L | 52 km · 56 min | +80 km |
| BFT Mirold (Wadgassen)Lohtringer Str. 10, Wadgassen | −€4.48 | €1.919/L | 53 km · 58 min | +82 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€5.77 · 50 L −€3.17 · 70 L −€0.57. The detour pays for itself from 74 L.
| Population | 79 |
|---|---|
| German border | 29 km |
| First station | 47 km · 50 min |