Velving: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Small gain
Only a small saving: at best €8.90 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ARAL in Überherrn, 20 min away, once the 8.0 km detour is paid for (prices of 7 November 2026). Diesel: −€4.14.
−€4.14diesel, saving on 50 L
+€8.90petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
20 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Nearest station€2.199/L
Best station in Germany€2.259/L
Nearest station: €2.199/L — Rue Du General Newinger · 11 km, 14 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | −€4.14 | €2.259/L | 15 km · 20 min | +8.0 km |
| Shell (Ueberherrn)Landstr. 7, Ueberherrn | −€4.85 | €2.249/L | 20 km · 23 min | +16 km |
| ARAL (Saarlouis)Metzer Straße 44, Saarlouis | −€5.11 | €2.249/L | 20 km · 24 min | +18 km |
| JET (Saarlouis)Provinzialstr. 169 A, Saarlouis | −€5.45 | €2.239/L | 23 km · 27 min | +24 km |
| Shell (Saarlouis)Lisdorfer Str., Saarlouis | −€5.48 | €2.249/L | 22 km · 26 min | +21 km |
All stations in Überherrn.
By tank size: 30 L −€2.94 · 50 L −€4.14 · 70 L −€5.34.
Petrol 95 E10 — Small gain
Nearest station€2.129/L
Best station in Germany€1.929/L
Gap20 c/L
Nearest station: €2.129/L — Rue Du General Newinger · 11 km, 14 min · 6 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | +€8.90 | €1.929/L | 15 km · 20 min | +8.0 km |
| Shell (Ueberherrn)Landstr. 7, Ueberherrn | +€7.72 | €1.929/L | 20 km · 23 min | +16 km |
| JET (Saarlouis)Provinzialstr. 169 A, Saarlouis | +€7.16 | €1.919/L | 23 km · 27 min | +24 km |
| Shell (Saarlouis)Lisdorfer Str., Saarlouis | +€7.11 | €1.929/L | 22 km · 26 min | +21 km |
| OIL! (Saarlouis)Schanzenstr. 21, Saarlouis | +€7.00 | €1.919/L | 24 km · 30 min | +25 km |
All stations in Überherrn.
Nearest German station: ARAL (Saarlouis), Metzer Straße 44, Saarlouis — €1.999/L, 20 km · 24 min, detour +18 km, saving on 50 L +€3.97.
By tank size: 30 L +€4.90 · 50 L +€8.90 · 70 L +€12.90. The detour pays for itself from 6 L.
| Population | 199 |
|---|---|
| German border | 9.1 km |
| First station | 15 km · 20 min |