Bild – Where cross-border fueling pays off in Germany

Map of Germany highlighting border areas where fueling abroad is cheaper, with zones based on total costs and fuel-only calculations.

This map of Germany highlights border regions where it is economically beneficial to refuel in neighboring countries. Two shaded zones indicate different calculation methods: a darker magenta shows areas where refueling abroad is cheaper when considering total costs (including wear and tear), while a lighter pink shows areas where savings apply when only fuel costs are considered.

The highlighted regions stretch along Germany’s borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Major cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt are labeled for geographic reference. The visualization is based on a mid-sized car with an average fuel consumption of 7.7 liters per 100 km.

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