Zarbeling: is it worth driving to Germany for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 92 km detour eats the price gap; at best −€8.33 on 50 litres of petrol 95 E10 at ED in Emmersweiler. Prices of 7 November 2026. Diesel: −€17.75.
−€17.75diesel, saving on 50 L
−€8.33petrol 95 E10, saving on 50 L
56 minto the first German station
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.149/L
Best station in Germany€2.249/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.149/L — Avenue Pompidou · 8.8 km, 13 min · 7 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€17.75 | €2.249/L | 55 km · 56 min | +91 km |
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | −€18.35 | €2.259/L | 55 km · 58 min | +92 km |
| Shell (Saarbruecken)A6 Goldene Bremm Sued, Saarbruecken | −€41.20 | €2.669/L | 62 km · 59 min | +109 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€15.75 · 50 L −€17.75 · 70 L −€19.75.
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 — rue lavoisier · 8.5 km, 12 min · 7 November 2026.
Best-value German stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED (Emmersweiler)Lothringer Str. 42, Emmersweiler | −€8.33 | €1.919/L | 55 km · 56 min | +92 km |
| ARAL (Überherrn)Hauptstraße 2 C, Überherrn | −€8.92 | €1.929/L | 55 km · 58 min | +93 km |
| Shell (Saarbruecken)A6 Goldene Bremm Sued, Saarbruecken | −€32.60 | €2.359/L | 62 km · 59 min | +109 km |
By tank size: 30 L −€9.75 · 50 L −€8.33 · 70 L −€6.91. The detour pays for itself from 167 L.
| Population | 68 |
|---|---|
| German border | 31 km |
| First station | 50 km · 56 min |