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Which side to fill up on · petrol 95 · week of 2026-08-31
Moldova is cheaper
€0.02/L

0.9% less than Ukraine — that is €0.75 on a 50-litre tank.

Per litre Moldova UkraineDifference
Petrol 95
€1.59
€1.61
€0.02 · €0.75/tank
Diesel
€1.64
€1.81
€0.17 · €8.45/tank
LPG
€0.77
€0.86
€0.09 · €4.50/tank
Pump prices including all duties and taxes · also $6.99 vs $7.06 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 €1.59/L and 7 L/100 km.

Tank filledYou saveWorth a detour of
40 L€0.60up to 5 km round trip
50 L€0.75up to 7 km round trip
60 L€0.90up to 8 km round trip
70 L€1.05up to 9 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 — €1.59 per litre against €1.61 in Ukraine, a difference of €0.02 per litre (0.9%). On a 50-litre tank that is €0.75 saved.

How much do I save filling up in Moldova?

€0.75 on a 50-litre tank, €1.05 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. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.