The situation at the stations has been difficult since the end of the Covid epidemic, and even after beginning with war in Ukraine and high voltage in the Middle East.

But for motorists, it is not far away bordersyou can go to other European countries in order to benefit preferential tariff.

Advice lower budget allocated to his car Nevertheless, it is interesting to note general decline fuel prices in all countries in Europe.

Why the price difference?

What can explain such a difference between costs essence of European countries? The price is set based on 4 criteria:

• Cost of transportation
• The cost of oil and processing
• Distributor markup
• State taxes

It these last which vary greatly depending on countries. On average, the tax represents 48% prices for SP95 and 39% diesel prices.

France is rather located in high average European countries regarding taxes regarding fuel.

The situation in Europe

Here is the average price of fuel according to Cargopedia website as of November 16, 2023for fuel at border countries to France, as well as to Portugal.

France:

• Gasoline: 1.84 euros
• Diesel: 1.85 euros
• LPG: €0.99

Belgium:

• Gasoline: 1.70 euros
• Diesel: 1.79 euros
• LPG: EUR 0.72

Germany :

• Gasoline: 1.79 euros
• Diesel: 1.80 euros
• LPG: 1.02 euros

Luxembourg:

• Gasoline: 1.58 euros
• Diesel: 1.61 euros
• LPG: EUR 0.73

Swiss:

• Gasoline: 1.90 euros
• Diesel: 2.07 euros
• LPG: 1.26 euros

Italy:

• Gasoline: 1.86 euros
• Diesel: 1.85 euros
• LPG: EUR 0.72

Spain:

• Gasoline: 1.60 euros
• Diesel: 1.58 euros
• LPG: EUR 0.94

Portugal:

• Gasoline: 1.74 euros
• Diesel: 1.65 euros
• LPG: EUR 0.85

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