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Which side to fill up on · petrol 95 · week of 2026-07-20
Moldova is cheaper
€0.10/L

6.3% less than Ukraine — that is €4.75 on a 50-litre tank.

Per litre Moldova UkraineDifference
Petrol 95
€1.51
€1.60
€0.10 · €4.75/tank
Diesel
€1.52
€1.69
€0.17 · €8.55/tank
LPG
€0.76
€0.81
€0.05 · €2.60/tank
Pump prices including all duties and taxes · also $6.48 vs $6.89 per US gallon for petrol.

Is the crossing worth it?

What you save by filling up in Moldova, against what the detour costs you at €1.51/L and 7 L/100 km.

Tank filledYou saveWorth a detour of
40 L€3.80up to 36 km round trip
50 L€4.75up to 45 km round trip
60 L€5.70up to 54 km round trip
70 L€6.65up to 63 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 Moldova or Ukraine?

Moldova is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.51 per litre against €1.60 in Ukraine, a difference of €0.10 per litre (6.3%). On a 50-litre tank that is €4.75 saved.

How much do I save filling up in Moldova?

€4.75 on a 50-litre tank, €6.65 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.11 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 — OpenVan.camp — aggregated official & Cargopedia data for Moldova. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.