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Which side to fill up on · petrol 95 · week of 2026-08-31
Ukraine is cheaper
€0.21/L

11.4% less than Romania — that is €10.35 on a 50-litre tank.

Per litre Romania UkraineDifference
Petrol 95
€1.81
RON 9.52
€1.61
€0.21 · €10.35/tank
Diesel
€1.94
RON 10.17
€1.81
€0.13 · €6.40/tank
LPG
€0.89
RON 4.65
€0.86
€0.03 · €1.50/tank
Pump prices including all duties and taxes · also $7.97 vs $7.06 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 €1.61/L and 7 L/100 km.

Tank filledYou saveWorth a detour of
40 L€8.28up to 74 km round trip
50 L€10.35up to 92 km round trip
60 L€12.42up to 110 km round trip
70 L€14.49up to 129 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 Romania or Ukraine?

Ukraine is cheaper for petrol 95 — €1.61 per litre against €1.81 in Romania, a difference of €0.21 per litre (11.4%). On a 50-litre tank that is €10.35 saved.

How much do I save filling up in Ukraine?

€10.35 on a 50-litre tank, €14.49 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.25 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 Romania and OpenVan.camp — European fuel price aggregation for Ukraine. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.