How to Use FuelCost.info

Get the most out of our fuel price comparison tool with this quick guide.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Find Your City

Use the search bar on the homepage to find any city. Start typing and suggestions will appear instantly. You can search by city name or browse cities within a specific country.

Tip: If your exact city is not listed, try the nearest major city — fuel prices are typically consistent within a 50-100 km radius.

2. View Fuel Prices

Each city page shows real-time prices for four fuel types: gasoline, diesel, LPG (autogas), and electric vehicle charging (per kWh). Prices are displayed in your local currency with automatic conversion.

  • Green highlight = cheapest fuel type for that city
  • Price per liter for liquid fuels, per kWh for electricity
  • Tap any fuel card for detailed cost breakdown

3. Use the Trip Cost Calculator

The built-in calculator estimates your fuel cost for any trip. Enter:

  • Distance — in kilometers or miles
  • Consumption — your car's fuel economy (L/100km or MPG)
  • Fuel type — gasoline, diesel, LPG, or electric

The calculator instantly shows your total trip cost and cost per kilometer/mile for all four fuel types side by side.

4. Compare Cities Worldwide

Each city page includes a global comparison table showing prices from 5 random cities around the world. This helps you understand how your city's prices compare globally.

Tip: Prices vary dramatically — gasoline in Venezuela can be 50x cheaper than in Hong Kong. Use the comparison table to find extremes and patterns.

5. Understand the Eco-Score

Our eco-score ranks each fuel type from 1-5 green leaves based on:

  • CO₂ emissions per kilometer
  • Cost efficiency (cost per km)
  • Renewable energy share (for electricity)

5 leaves = best environmental choice. EV charging from renewable-heavy grids typically scores highest, followed by LPG, then gasoline, then diesel.

Tips & Tricks

Bookmark Your City

Add your city page to browser bookmarks for one-click price checks every morning.

Cross-Border Trips

Checking both departure and destination cities? Open two tabs side by side.

Fleet Planning

Logistics managers: compare diesel vs LPG across your entire route for bulk savings.

EV vs Gas Math

Use the calculator to see exactly how many kilometers until an EV pays for itself.

Currency Switch

Prices auto-convert to your local currency. Change it manually if traveling abroad.

Offline Planning

Screenshot city pages before trips — prices are valid for 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are prices updated?

Fuel prices are updated daily through our automated multi-source pipeline. We aggregate data from Eurostat, the U.S. EIA, and national energy ministries.

Why are prices different from my local station?

Our prices represent national/regional averages from official sources. Individual stations may charge slightly more or less due to location, brand, and promotions.

How does currency conversion work?

We use real-time exchange rates refreshed every hour. Prices are converted automatically to your detected currency based on IP location.

Is there an API available?

Not yet, but we are working on it. Subscribe to our blog for announcements.

Can I suggest a city or data source?

Absolutely! Use our contact page to suggest additions. We add new cities and data sources regularly.

Is FuelCost.info free?

Yes, completely free. No accounts, no subscriptions, no paywalls. We may add non-intrusive advertising to cover server costs.

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