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CroatiavsMontenegro

Which side to fill up on · petrol 95 · week of 2026-08-31
Montenegro is cheaper
€0.06/L

3.3% less than Croatia — that is €2.80 on a 50-litre tank.

Per litre Croatia MontenegroDifference
Petrol 95
€1.72
€1.67
€0.06 · €2.80/tank
Diesel
€1.99
€1.77
€0.22 · €10.80/tank
LPG
€0.74
Pump prices including all duties and taxes · also $7.57 vs $7.33 per US gallon for petrol.

Is the crossing worth it?

What you save by filling up in Montenegro, against what the detour costs you at €1.67/L and 7 L/100 km.

Tank filledYou saveWorth a detour of
40 L€2.24up to 19 km round trip
50 L€2.80up to 24 km round trip
60 L€3.36up to 29 km round trip
70 L€3.92up to 34 km round trip
Break-even distance only — it ignores your time, tolls and wear. Detour further than this and you are paying for the privilege of a cheaper price.
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Frequently asked questions

Is fuel cheaper in Croatia or Montenegro?

Montenegro is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.67 per litre against €1.72 in Croatia, a difference of €0.06 per litre (3.3%). On a 50-litre tank that is €2.80 saved.

How much do I save filling up in Montenegro?

€2.80 on a 50-litre tank, €3.92 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.33 of that saving goes straight back into the tank.

How current are these prices?

Both sides are 2026-08-31 national averages including all duties and taxes — European Commission, DG Energy — Weekly Oil Bulletin for Croatia and OpenVan.camp — European fuel price aggregation for Montenegro. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.