Planning a trip to the continent? Are you travelling with the family to France, or making a trip to see family in Italy? Make sure you find out how much you can expect to pay at the pumps.
The charts below areupdated regularly andshowthe average price of a litre of unleaded petrol and diesel across each EU member state, plus the UK. We've also shown how the price breaks down, so you can see how much of what you pay at the pumps is taken as tax.
Data and insight intoUK petrol and diesel pricesis also available, via RAC Fuel Watch.
Fuel price comparison across Europe
How much of what I pay on fuel is tax?
How have petrol and diesel prices in Europe changed?
Petrol and diesel prices in France vs UK
The charts above allow you to compare fuel prices in France with the UK. Historically, prices have been very similar in both countries. Between mid-2020 and mid-2021, petrol and diesel were cheaper in the UK, but since the start of 2023 it's now more expensive to fill up in France.
RAC Fuel Watch
The latest UK fuel prices, courtesy of RAC Fuel Watch is also available, which includes a guide to understanding how prices are calculated.
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