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Which side to fill up on · petrol 95 · week of 2026-08-31
North Macedonia is cheaper
€0.52/L

25.3% less than Greece — that is €25.85 on a 50-litre tank.

Per litre Greece North MacedoniaDifference
Petrol 95
€2.05
€1.53
€0.52 · €25.85/tank
Diesel
€2.02
€1.55
€0.48 · €23.90/tank
LPG
€0.76
Pump prices including all duties and taxes · also $8.99 vs $6.72 per US gallon for petrol.

Is the crossing worth it?

What you save by filling up in North Macedonia, against what the detour costs you at €1.53/L and 7 L/100 km.

Tank filledYou saveWorth a detour of
40 L€20.68up to 193 km round trip
50 L€25.85up to 242 km round trip
60 L€31.02up to 290 km round trip
70 L€36.19up to 338 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 Greece or North Macedonia?

North Macedonia is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.53 per litre against €2.05 in Greece, a difference of €0.52 per litre (25.3%). On a 50-litre tank that is €25.85 saved.

How much do I save filling up in North Macedonia?

€25.85 on a 50-litre tank, €36.19 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.14 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 Greece and OpenVan.camp — European fuel price aggregation for North Macedonia. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.