MoldovavsRomania
Moldova
Romania12.2% less than Romania — that is €11.10 on a 50-litre tank.
| Per litre | Moldova | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | €1.59 | €1.81 RON 9.52 | €0.22 · €11.10/tank |
| Diesel | €1.64 | €1.94 RON 10.17 | €0.30 · €14.85/tank |
| LPG | €0.77 | €0.89 RON 4.65 | €0.12 · €6.00/tank |
Is the crossing worth it?
What you save by filling up in Moldova, against what the detour costs you at €1.59/L and 7 L/100 km.
| Tank filled | You save | Worth a detour of |
|---|---|---|
| 40 L | €8.88 | up to 80 km round trip |
| 50 L | €11.10 | up to 100 km round trip |
| 60 L | €13.32 | up to 120 km round trip |
| 70 L | €15.54 | up to 140 km round trip |
Trends, tax breakdown, city pages and station maps for Moldova.
Trends, tax breakdown, city pages and station maps for Romania.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel cheaper in Moldova or Romania?
Moldova is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.59 per litre against €1.81 in Romania, a difference of €0.22 per litre (12.2%). On a 50-litre tank that is €11.10 saved.
How much do I save filling up in Moldova?
€11.10 on a 50-litre tank, €15.54 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.23 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 — OpenVan.camp — European fuel price aggregation for Moldova and European Commission, DG Energy — Weekly Oil Bulletin for Romania. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.