FrancevsSwitzerland
France
Switzerland1.4% less than Switzerland — that is €1.60 on a 50-litre tank.
| Per litre | France | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | €2.23 | €2.26 CHF 2.09 | €0.03 · €1.60/tank |
| Diesel | €2.35 | €2.51 CHF 2.31 | €0.16 · €8.10/tank |
| LPG | €1.04 | €1.28 CHF 1.18 | €0.25 · €12.25/tank |
Is the crossing worth it?
What you save by filling up in France, against what the detour costs you at €2.23/L and 7 L/100 km.
| Tank filled | You save | Worth a detour of |
|---|---|---|
| 40 L | €1.28 | up to 8 km round trip |
| 50 L | €1.60 | up to 10 km round trip |
| 60 L | €1.92 | up to 12 km round trip |
| 70 L | €2.24 | up to 14 km round trip |
Trends, tax breakdown, city pages and station maps for France.
Trends, tax breakdown, city pages and station maps for Switzerland.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel cheaper in France or Switzerland?
France is cheaper for petrol 95 — €2.23 per litre against €2.26 in Switzerland, a difference of €0.03 per litre (1.4%). On a 50-litre tank that is €1.60 saved.
How much do I save filling up in France?
€1.60 on a 50-litre tank, €2.24 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €3.12 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 France 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.