La Maxe: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 125 km detour eats the price gap; at best −€12.62 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ED in Emmersweiler. Prices of 7 November 2026. Diesel: −€24.69.
−€24.69diesel, saving on 50 L
−€12.62petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
51 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.098/L
Best station in Germany€2.249/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.098/L — Voie Romaine · 6.0 km, 10 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€24.69 | €2.249/L | 69 km · 51 min | +126 km |
| Shell (Voelklingen)Voelklinger Str. 10, Voelklingen | −€24.90 | €2.259/L | 68 km · 57 min | +124 km |
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | −€25.40 | €2.259/L | 70 km · 54 min | +127 km |
| BFT Mirold (Wadgassen)Lohtringer Str. 10, Wadgassen | −€25.65 | €2.239/L | 74 km · 60 min | +136 km |
| Supermarkt-Tankstelle (Bous)Saarbruecker Str. 211, Bous | −€25.73 | €2.229/L | 76 km · 59 min | +141 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€21.67 · 50 L −€24.69 · 70 L −€27.71.
Petrol 95 E10 — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€1.990/L
Best station in Germany€1.919/L
Gap7 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €1.990/L — 66 Route de Woippy · 5.9 km, 9 min · 5 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€12.62 | €1.919/L | 69 km · 51 min | +125 km |
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | −€13.32 | €1.929/L | 70 km · 54 min | +127 km |
| Shell (Voelklingen)Voelklinger Str. 10, Voelklingen | −€13.34 | €1.939/L | 68 km · 57 min | +123 km |
| ED (Großrosseln)Ludweiler Straße 60, Großrosseln | −€13.62 | €1.919/L | 73 km · 58 min | +133 km |
| BFT Mirold (Wadgassen)Lohtringer Str. 10, Wadgassen | −€14.01 | €1.919/L | 74 km · 60 min | +136 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€14.04 · 50 L −€12.62 · 70 L −€11.20. The detour pays for itself from 228 L.
| Population | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| German border | 34 km |
| First station | 68 km · 51 min |