Are you going to be holidaying in Europe? Get ready for pain at the pumps as a study suggests higher fuel bills in most destinations compared with before the Covid pandemic
- Switzerland has the largest price hike of the 17 nations included in new research
Holidaymakers driving in Europe face higher fuel bills in most destinations compared with before the Covid pandemic, according to analysis.
Switzerland has the largest hike in prices of the 17 nations included in the Post Office Travel Money research. Forecourts there have increased average prices per litre by 38p for petrol and 42p for diesel since 2019.
Other countries with significant rises include Luxembourg (up 32p for petrol and 29p for diesel), Austria (29p and 30p) and Sweden (18p and 34p). Overall, prices have risen in 15 of the 17 countries analysed.
Post Office Travel Money said France, Italy and Spain are the most common destinations for UK tourists driving in Europe.
Holidaymakers driving in Europe face higher fuel bills in most destinations compared with before the Covid pandemic, according to analysis (File image)
Post Office Travel Money said France, Italy and Spain are the most common destinations for UK tourists driving in Europe (File image)
Spain is the cheapest of the three, at £1.40 for petrol and £1.25 for diesel – compared with £1.44 and £1.46 in the UK.
Prices in the UK have risen by 16p for petrol and 13p for diesel since 2019, making it the sixth cheapest for petrol, but seventh most expensive for diesel.
Andorra was found to have the cheapest petrol (£1.23) and diesel (£1.10). Laura Plunkett at the Post Office said savings may be found by diverting from main roads into local towns.
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