Prices refresh every 30 min
Kilomo Guides
Practical explainers that turn recurring commuter questions into durable search pages.
Fuel prices
Luxembourg caps fuel prices by law — typically 10–20 c/L below German prices and 15–25 c/L below French prices. Learn how the price cap works, see the current gap, and find out from which border town the detour pays off.
Cross-border commuters, road-trippers and anyone refuelling near the Luxembourg border.
Open guideBorder fuel prices
Luxembourg sets government-regulated maximum pump prices, historically 8–15 cents per litre cheaper than French market stations. This guide explains when that gap becomes real money, and when the detour cost eats the saving before you leave the forecourt.
Frontaliers and road-trip drivers near Luxembourg.
Open guideFrance and Germany
Both France and Germany publish live station-level prices — France via prix-carburants.gouv.fr, Germany via MTS-K. On most crossings, French E10 near the border corridor runs 5–12 c/L cheaper than German motorway stations. The gap narrows or reverses at German city stations off the motorway.
Drivers crossing the Rhine or heading into Saarland and Baden-Wurttemberg.
Open guideCrit’Air
Crit’Air stickers divide French vehicles into six categories. If the cheapest station sits inside a ZFE perimeter and your sticker is level 3 or above, the ‘best’ stop on the map may be illegal. This guide explains which levels face restrictions, and when transiting a zone on a motorway is still allowed.
Drivers entering French cities with older petrol or diesel vehicles.
Open guideDetour economics
The maths takes 30 seconds once you know three numbers: how many litres you're filling, how much cheaper the other station is, and how far out of your way it sits. This guide gives the break-even formula with worked examples.
Any driver deciding between a direct route and a cheaper station nearby.
Open guideCommuter savings
At 2 commutes per week, a consistent 12 c/L diesel saving on 50-litre fills adds up to €624 a year — without changing your route, just your stop. This guide shows the compounding effect across different fill frequencies and price gaps.
Diesel drivers who cross a border several times each week.
Open guideData sources
France updates station-level prices at every operator price change. Luxembourg sets a regulated ceiling by decree every 1–2 weeks. Belgium and Germany publish official data on different refresh cycles. This guide explains what each source can and cannot guarantee, and when to trust the numbers.
Users who want to know whether the recommendation can be trusted.
Open guideWasserbillig fuel stops and route savings
Wasserbillig is a key fuel stop for Trier and Konz drivers heading toward Luxembourg. Compare current prices, route fit, detour distance and tank size before choosing the station.
Cross-border drivers comparing fuel price, route fit and detour cost before choosing where to fill.
Open guideLuxembourg border fuel stations
Find Luxembourg border fuel stations by route, not only by litre price. Compare Trier, Perl, Longwy, Arlon and Metz with detour cost and likely savings.
Cross-border drivers comparing fuel price, route fit and detour cost before choosing where to fill.
Open guideFrance Germany border fuel prices
At the France Germany border, the cheaper side changes by station type, timing and route. Compare fuel price, detour and Crit’Air before leaving the road.
Cross-border drivers comparing fuel price, route fit and detour cost before choosing where to fill.
Open guideBelgium Luxembourg border fuel prices
Belgium Luxembourg border drivers should compare Luxembourg price advantages with the real detour around Arlon, Messancy, Aubange and nearby crossings.
Cross-border drivers comparing fuel price, route fit and detour cost before choosing where to fill.
Open guideMotorway versus border fuel stop decisions
Motorway fuel is convenient but often carries a premium. Compare motorway stops with border stations using price gap, tank size, detour distance and time.
Cross-border drivers comparing fuel price, route fit and detour cost before choosing where to fill.
Open guide