Belarus drivers pay just 60p a litre for fuel – over 50% less than in the UK
- Petrol in Belarus costs just 60p per litre – the lowest in Europe and 55% below UK rates.
- Meanwhile, drivers in Nordic and Western Europe are hit with sky-high prices – Iceland tops the list at £1.80 per litre, triple Belarus' rate.
- Seven of the ten cheapest spots for petrol are in Eastern Europe, with prices under £1.03 per litre.
A new study comparing petrol prices in 45 European countries highlights major gaps in what drivers pay across the continent.
According to Vignetteswitzerland.com, Belarusian drivers pay 55% less at the pump than Brits, with UK prices now at £1.33 per litre.
Belarusian motorists enjoy fuel costs that drastically undercut virtually all European destinations at just 60p per litre. Across the countries analysed, the average price for petrol stood at £1.27 per litre - 111.7% higher than in Belarus.
Georgian drivers pay 80p per litre at the pumps, claiming second place on the affordability list. This represents a 40% saving compared to standard UK prices.
Turkish petrol stations recorded the third cheapest prices at 89p per litre. Drivers filling up in Turkey save 33% compared to UK fuel costs, making the country a particularly economical choice for tourists planning driving holidays.
Motorists in Bosnia and Herzegovina pay 97p per litre, securing fourth position and narrowly keeping prices below a £1 threshold. Moldova follows closely behind with pumps charging 98p per litre.
Despite the ongoing conflict within its borders, Ukraine recorded the sixth lowest petrol price at exactly £1.00 per litre.
Bulgarian drivers pay £1.01 per litre, positioning the country seventh on the affordability scale. North Macedonia ranks eighth with petrol priced at £1.03 per litre.
Andorra and Cyprus complete the ten cheapest countries, charging £1.11 and £1.13 per litre respectively. Though exceeding the £1 mark, these prices remain substantially lower than those found across Western Europe.
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The research identified Nordic and Western European nations as having the continent's steepest petrol prices. Iceland topped the expense rankings with motorists paying a hefty £1.80 per litre - triple the Belarus price and 35% more than British drivers face.
Danish motorists endure the second highest costs at £1.65 per litre. This places significant financial strain on Danish drivers compared to neighbouring countries with more competitive pricing structures.
Dutch petrol stations charge £1.61 per litre, securing the Netherlands third position among the most expensive countries.
Swiss drivers pay £1.60 per litre despite the country's strong purchasing power. This positions Switzerland's fuel costs 20% above UK rates, adding to the nation's already high living expenses.
Liechtenstein recorded the fifth highest price at £1.56 per litre. The tiny principality's fuel costs closely mirror those of surrounding countries.
Norwegian pumps charge £1.51 per litre - a figure that contradicts expectations given Norway's status as a major oil producer. Albanian motorists face surprisingly steep costs at £1.50 per litre, earning the country seventh place among the costliest nations.
Greece recorded the eighth highest price at £1.47 per litre. Germany and France tied for ninth with rates of £1.46 per litre, typifying the generally elevated fuel costs prevalent across Western Europe. In tenth is Italy, with motorists paying £1.44 per litre of petrol.
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The UK sits 28th among the 45 countries surveyed, occupying the middle ground with petrol at £1.33 per litre. British prices register 13% below the costliest European nations but a staggering 122% above the cheapest option.
Mattijs Wijnmalen
CEO of Vignetteswitzerland.com,
commented on the findings:
"These price variations across Europe can have a major impact on holiday budgets for British travellers. A family driving 1,500 miles on holiday would spend approximately £121 on fuel in Belarus compared to £362 in Iceland - a difference of £241.
"The data shows that Eastern European countries consistently offer the best value for motorists, with prices often half those found in Western and Northern Europe. This can translate to substantial savings for road-trippers willing to plan their routes accordingly."
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Methodology
The fuel prices for Petrol 95 and Diesel were gathered for each available country, and the countries were ranked from lowest to highest cost for each fuel. Each fuel was also converted into GBP and USD using exchange rates collected from xe.com on 12/06/2025.
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