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Which side to fill up on · petrol 95 · week of 2026-07-20
Ukraine is cheaper
€0.04/L

2.6% less than Hungary — that is €2.10 on a 50-litre tank.

Per litre Hungary UkraineDifference
Petrol 95
€1.64
€1.60
€0.04 · €2.10/tank
Diesel
€1.69
€1.69
€0.00 · €0.05/tank
LPG
€0.97
€0.81
€0.16 · €8.15/tank
Pump prices including all duties and taxes · also $7.07 vs $6.89 per US gallon for petrol.

Is the crossing worth it?

What you save by filling up in Ukraine, against what the detour costs you at €1.60/L and 7 L/100 km.

Tank filledYou saveWorth a detour of
40 L€1.68up to 15 km round trip
50 L€2.10up to 19 km round trip
60 L€2.52up to 22 km round trip
70 L€2.94up to 26 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 Hungary or Ukraine?

Ukraine is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.60 per litre against €1.64 in Hungary, a difference of €0.04 per litre (2.6%). On a 50-litre tank that is €2.10 saved.

How much do I save filling up in Ukraine?

€2.10 on a 50-litre tank, €2.94 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.24 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 Hungary and OpenVan.camp — aggregated official & Cargopedia data for Ukraine. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.