Strap on Your Seatbelts: Fuel Savings Await You on Your Whitsun Holidays!
Locating Fuel Stations for Gas Before the Pentecost Vacation
Brussels/Munich (dpa) - Hopping on a road trip for your Whitsun break? It's high time to fill up smart! Those savvy travelers keen on wringing the most out of their vacation dollars can score enough dollars for the first scoop of ice cream at their destination by hitting the right gas station on their road trips, according to a fresh evaluation of current fuel price data from the EU Commission. But here's the twist: Timing and destination play crucial roles in reaping the juiciest savings!
Here's what you need to know to inflate your wallet and satisfy that travel itch:
Westbound: settings the course for Spain
When Spain is your ultimate destination, France offers some competition with gasoline prices not too far off Germany's. Yet those adventuring towards Spain can score mega bucks by refueling in the sunny Spanish land. The bargain continues in Belgium, calling you with gasoline prices 16 cents lower! However, don't jump at it without making a pit stop to brainstorm, ‘cause diesel prices in Belgium are a tough 7 cents higher than ol' Germany. Fret not, the Land of Chocolate flaunts lower prices than its neighbor, the Netherlands, which sees gasoline and diesel snatching an extra 17 and 7 cents from your wallet, respectively. When tasting the sweet price of fuel in Luxembourg, indulge in the grand savings of 24 cents on gasoline and 16 cents on diesel!
Heading South: Austria roars with savings
Heading south? You're dreaming green! Fuel up with Austria's savings of 22 cents on gasoline and 6 cents on diesel compared to Germany. Not a fan of Austrian cruises or soon to pry yourself away? Make an exception! Those bound for Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, or Hungary can still catch a hint of Austria's savings on their journey! However, Slovakia's diesel prices prove more appealing, clocking in 4 cents cheaper. But if you're gasoline-guzzling and want to keep it German, the Slovakian difference is negligible!
Eastbound: the Lords of Low-cost Fuel
Eastern European territories confess their love for your wallets with the Polish and the Czech Republic ruling the roost in gasoline prices, boasting a massive 35 cents savings difference compared to Germany! They're not alone in their admiration; prices are similarly lower in Hungary and Slovakia. Exempting some exceptions, those plotting a course towards countries further from Germany, like the Baltics, will still find fuel cheaper, but pricier than in Poland. If hitting the Czech Republic, remember: refueling in this panoramic realm unlocks savings of 18 and 22 cents on diesel and gasoline!
Northbound: yield to Denmark's higher prices
Traveling to Denmark? Pack a bit more cash, as fuel prices in Denmark test your wallet's endurance, with gasoline fetching 23 cents more and diesel 14 cents pricier than Germany. Yet don't let this deter your berserk sense of adventure! Find solace as the prices drop significantly once you've ventured into Sweden! The Scandinavian nation welcomes you with a warm 28 cents discount on gasoline and a 9 cents savings on diesel!
Price differences are usually a matter of different taxes and levies, with oil price fluctuations exerting their influence on most nations. And guess what? The EU Commission is currently delving into this very conundrum, so savvy travelers who can't wait to see rising fuel prices and eye-popping savings can keep their fingers crossed!
However, beware that fuel prices can differ based on the station, time of day, region, highway, or country road. The differences are generally reduced directly before and after borders.
Should you bend your travel route for cheaper fuel and embrace detours, or should you stick to your schedule and refuel at home? Well, detours consume time and resources and, let's be honest, aren't exactly environment-friendly. So, ponder carefully. And, when wondering if the savings are worth the extra legwork, consider the relatively low fuel costs of 30 cents per kilometer driven. A smidge of savings will be wholly erased before you know it!
Lastly, if you're going to refuel abroad, do it at the end of the day before embarking on your adventure. That's when gas stations offer some relief with prices slashed a few pennies! Happy trails!
According to the EU Commission's evaluation, travelers heading to Spain can save money on gasoline by refueling in Spain itself or Belgium, offering prices 16 cents lower than Germany.
For those journeying south towards Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, or Hungary, they can still catch a hint of Austria's savings on their route, with a difference of 22 cents on gasoline and 6 cents on diesel compared to Germany.
