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According to recent figures, unleaded petrol has gone up by as much as 24p a litre, while diesel has increased by 30p a litre. Sarah Munro, Post Office Head of Travel Money, said: "Fuel costs may have risen steeply across Europe this year but our survey again found wide variations in pump prices. This means that UK tourists taking motoring holidays can still make significant savings if they plan carefully. For example, motorists travelling through eastern France could save 15.7% by crossing into Luxembourg and filling up there. "The clear message to tourists is to check prices before planning their route and fill up in countries where unleaded petrol or diesel is cheaper. Avoid topping up the tank on motorways and instead get fuel at the ferry ports, where it is invariably cheaper, or stop at European supermarkets where it costs less too. With sterling on the rise, tourists should also change money in the UK before they leave to avoid paying more overseas." |
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Sweden has seen the greatest rise in European fuel prices since 2009. Their petrol prices have gone up by nearly a quarter, and the increase in price for diesel is up by 34%.
