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Austria
Switzerland19.6% less than Switzerland — that is €22.20 on a 50-litre tank.
| Per litre | Austria | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | €1.82 | €2.26 CHF 2.09 | €0.44 · €22.20/tank |
| Diesel | €2.13 | €2.51 CHF 2.31 | €0.38 · €18.80/tank |
| LPG | — | €1.28 CHF 1.18 | — |
Is the crossing worth it?
What you save by filling up in Austria, against what the detour costs you at €1.82/L and 7 L/100 km.
| Tank filled | You save | Worth a detour of |
|---|---|---|
| 40 L | €17.76 | up to 140 km round trip |
| 50 L | €22.20 | up to 175 km round trip |
| 60 L | €26.64 | up to 209 km round trip |
| 70 L | €31.08 | up to 244 km round trip |
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel cheaper in Austria or Switzerland?
Austria is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.82 per litre against €2.26 in Switzerland, a difference of €0.44 per litre (19.6%). On a 50-litre tank that is €22.20 saved.
How much do I save filling up in Austria?
€22.20 on a 50-litre tank, €31.08 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.54 of that saving goes straight back into the tank.
How current are these prices?
Both sides are 2026-10-19 national averages including all duties and taxes — European Commission, DG Energy — Weekly Oil Bulletin for Austria and OpenVan.camp — European fuel price aggregation for Switzerland. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.