BulgariavsNorth Macedonia
North Macedonia0.9% less than Bulgaria — that is €0.65 on a 50-litre tank.
| Per litre | Bulgaria | North Macedonia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | €1.48 | €1.46 | €0.01 · €0.65/tank |
| Diesel | €1.58 | €1.53 | €0.05 · €2.45/tank |
| LPG | €0.62 | €0.76 | €0.15 · €7.40/tank |
Is the crossing worth it?
What you save by filling up in North Macedonia, against what the detour costs you at €1.46/L and 7 L/100 km.
| Tank filled | You save | Worth a detour of |
|---|---|---|
| 40 L | €0.52 | up to 5 km round trip |
| 50 L | €0.65 | up to 6 km round trip |
| 60 L | €0.78 | up to 8 km round trip |
| 70 L | €0.91 | up to 9 km round trip |
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Trends, tax breakdown, city pages and station maps for North Macedonia.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel cheaper in Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
North Macedonia is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.46 per litre against €1.48 in Bulgaria, a difference of €0.01 per litre (0.9%). On a 50-litre tank that is €0.65 saved.
How much do I save filling up in North Macedonia?
€0.65 on a 50-litre tank, €0.91 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.05 of that saving goes straight back into the tank.
How current are these prices?
Both sides are 2026-07-20 national averages including all duties and taxes — European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin for Bulgaria and OpenVan.camp — aggregated official & Cargopedia data for North Macedonia. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.