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Petea border crossing — cheaper fuel in Romania

Satu Mare county (RO) ↔ Csengersima (HU) · updated: 15.05.2026

On the Romanian side of Petea, within 30 km, we track 23 active fuel stations. Romanian average diesel is 9.56 RON/L, while the Hungarian reference is ~7.88 RON/L (615 Ft/L). On a 50L tank you save ~0 RON (~0 Ft) on the Romanian side.

Hungarian prices are indicative; for live figures check holtankoljak.hu.

Top 5 cheapest stations near Petea

#StationCityDistancePetrol 95Diesel
1 Petrom
P-ta Titulescu nr. 13, 440061
Satu Mare 1.9 km 9.12 9.53
2 Petrom
Drumul Carei, 440157
Satu Mare 2.5 km 9.12 9.53
3 Petrom
DN 1C KM 199+420, 447180
Livada 18.4 km 9.12 9.53
4 Petrom
str. Principala, 447133
Petea 10.4 km 9.12 9.53
5 Petrom
P-ta Anghel Saligny, 440075
Satu Mare 2.0 km 9.12 9.53

Map — top 5 stations + border

Savings estimator

9.56
Diesel RO avg (RON/L)
7.88
Diesel HU avg (RON/L)
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Saving per 50L (RON)
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Saving per 50L (Ft)

About Petea

The Petea border crossing (Satu Mare county, Romania ↔ Csengersima, Hungary) is a key point on the northern border, serving the Satu Mare and Maramures diaspora.

See also Satu Mare county fuel prices, or the full RO ↔ HU comparison. Other border crossings: Nadlac, Bors.

FAQ

Is fuel cheaper on the Romanian side?

Yes. RO diesel averages 9.56 RON/L vs HU ~7.88 RON/L. A 50L tank saves ~0 RON.

How much do I save per 50L?

~0 RON (~0 Ft) on diesel, at stations within 30 km of Petea.

How many stations on the RO side within 30 km?

23 active stations. The 5 cheapest are listed above.

Where do Hungarian prices come from?

The HU average is a reference; for live values check holtankoljak.hu. RO prices come from ANPC monitor + direct network feeds.

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