There's been a lot of conversation the past few months in the US regarding gas prices. My son sent me photos of pump prices in his Atlanta neighborhood. And fuel prices have also increased in Europe. With the onset of the Summer Season, we're not sure where they'll end up.
As many travelers have discussed renting a car for travel in Europe this summer, I am curious as to the current cost per liter in different locations. I appeal to the EU residents on the RS site, or folks who have driven recently in Europe, to provide the local cost of fuel they are experiencing. We're headed to France and Germany in our car - COVID permitting - in the next couple of months, so this info will "help" with our budgeting. I'll go first!
Down the street from our apartment, a liter of Euro 95 fuel costs 1.89€. To put that in perspective for USA travelers, you multiply the cost/liter by the liters/gallon (a US GALLON!) and then factor in the rate of exchange. This converts this €€€/liter cost to a US $$$/gallon price. Thus, a gallon of gas in our neighborhood costs as follows----> 1.89€ x 3.78 x $1.19 = $8.50 per gallon.
So yes, fuel costs much more here than the per-gallon price my son is being charged in Atlanta. Unfortunately, prices continue to rise and in other parts of the Netherlands, they're can be much much higher... See this article, posted today: https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-expat-news/dutch-petrol-prices-rise-above-two-euros-litre-first-time-ever?
Our Renault gets excellent mileage but we do find ourselves often on the train given the costs of fuel and parking. I remember being in Luxembourg a year ago and filling up at 1.28€ per liter (stopped just before the border to FILL UP!!!).... Very curious about fuel costs in France as we're driving to Brittany soon. Thanks in advance.