How to save on fuel in 2026 — 12 practical tips
With the average petrol price at 9.35 lei/litre and diesel at 10.33 lei/litre, a full 50-litre tank costs between 430 and 470 lei.
1. Compare prices before refueling
The price difference between the cheapest and most expensive station in the same city can be 0.30-0.50 RON per liter. Use the PretCarburant.ro map.
2. Avoid highway gas stations
Highway stations have prices 0.10-0.30 RON/liter higher.
3. Refuel in the morning
Fuel is denser at lower temperatures.
4. Maintain constant speed
Fuel consumption increases exponentially with speed. At 130 km/h consumption is 20-30% higher than at 110 km/h.
5. Check tire pressure
Underinflated tires increase consumption by up to 3%.
6. Enable price alerts
With PretCarburant.ro alerts you get notified when the price drops below your threshold.
7. Use loyalty programs
Petrom Fill&Go, MOL MultiBonus, Rompetrol Fill&Go — discounts of 0.05-0.15 RON/liter.
8. Plan routes efficiently
Combine trips: shopping, school, office — in a single outing.
9. Remove unnecessary weight
Every extra 50 kg increases consumption by about 1-2%.
10. Turn off engine during long stops
At traffic lights or waits over 30 seconds, turn off the engine.
11. Use navigation apps
Waze and Google Maps optimize routes based on traffic.
12. Consider LPG
With LPG priced at 4.12 lei/liter, the savings are over 50%.
How much can you save per month?
A driver covering 1,500 km/month with an average consumption of 7.5 l/100km uses ~112 litres. By refuelling at the cheapest station (average difference 0.40 lei/litre), you save ~45 lei per month or ~540 lei per year.
According to Eurostat energy price data, Romania ranks in the lower half of the EU petrol price ranking, but differences between local stations remain significant.
