Macheren: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Small gain
Only a small saving: at best €6.11 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ED in Emmersweiler, 22 min away, once the 24 km detour is paid for (prices of 7 November 2026). Diesel: −€10.19.
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.099/L — Zone Commerciale Du Heckenwald · 4.8 km, 7 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€10.19 | €2.249/L | 15 km · 22 min | +20 km |
| Supermarkt-Tankstelle (Saarbruecken-Dudweiler)Fischbachstr. 121, Saarbruecken-Dudweiler | −€10.49 | €2.139/L | 36 km · 41 min | +62 km |
| Supermarkt-Tankstelle (Saarbruecken-Dudweiler)Camphauser Str. 4, Saarbruecken-Dudweiler | −€10.58 | €2.139/L | 37 km · 42 min | +63 km |
| ED (Großrosseln)Ludweiler Straße 60, Großrosseln | −€11.24 | €2.249/L | 19 km · 28 min | +27 km |
| Globus SB Warenhaus (Völklingen)Schlachthofstr. 3, Völklingen | −€11.38 | €2.219/L | 25 km · 36 min | +39 km |
Nearest German station: Shell (Voelklingen), Voelklinger Str. 10, Voelklingen — €2.259/L, 20 km · 28 min, detour +30 km, saving on 50 L −€12.16.
By tank size: 30 L −€7.19 · 50 L −€10.19 · 70 L −€13.19.
Petrol 95 E10 — Small gain
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.106/L — Rue du Général Mangin · 3.0 km, 6 min · 5 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | +€6.11 | €1.919/L | 15 km · 22 min | +24 km |
| ED (Großrosseln)Ludweiler Straße 60, Großrosseln | +€5.06 | €1.919/L | 19 km · 28 min | +31 km |
| Globus SB Warenhaus (Völklingen)Schlachthofstr. 3, Völklingen | +€4.41 | €1.899/L | 25 km · 36 min | +43 km |
| Supermarkt-Tankstelle (Saarbruecken-Dudweiler)Fischbachstr. 121, Saarbruecken-Dudweiler | +€4.30 | €1.839/L | 36 km · 41 min | +66 km |
| Supermarkt-Tankstelle (Saarbruecken-Dudweiler)Camphauser Str. 4, Saarbruecken-Dudweiler | +€4.20 | €1.839/L | 37 km · 42 min | +67 km |
Nearest German station: Shell (Voelklingen), Voelklinger Str. 10, Voelklingen — €1.939/L, 20 km · 28 min, detour +34 km, saving on 50 L +€3.64.
By tank size: 30 L +€2.37 · 50 L +€6.11 · 70 L +€9.85. The detour pays for itself from 17 L.
| Population | 2,814 |
|---|---|
| German border | 7.2 km |
| First station | 15 km · 22 min |