If you are traveling by car to (mora), Greece, Montenegro, Albania or perhaps to Lake Ohrid, it is important to know how to travel as cheaply as possible on the road. Vacationing is not a small blow to the wallet, but some things can be saved if you plan your trip carefully. Prices fuel they are "going wild" because of the war with Iran, but in some countries you can get by cheaper than in Serbia.
According to the latest available data, i.e. the prices for July 14 of this year, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia have the cheapest fuel in the region, according to data from the Global Petrol Prices website, as reported New economy.
Greece is the most expensive nearby tourist destination, at least when it comes to gasoline, since a liter of gasoline costs two euros.
Serbia is still among the most expensive countries to buy diesel, which costs 1,87 euros here.
If you are traveling by car to Greece, it is wisest to fill up the tank in North Macedonia.
In North Macedonia, gasoline cost about 1,41 euros on July 13, and diesel 1,42 euros per liter.
Differences of a few tens of cents per liter do not seem large at first glance, but they are clearly visible on a full tank. Passengers traveling to Greece can save almost 30 euros if they fill up a full tank in North Macedonia.
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*The values shown in the table represent average prices at the national level. The actual amount may vary depending on the date of travel and the location of the gas station, so it is useful to check the prices on the specific route before departure.
For travelers heading to Albania from Serbia, it is most worthwhile to refuel in North Macedonia before entering the country.
Albania is among the most expensive countries in terms of fuel, as gasoline costs 1,94 euros and diesel costs 1,97 euros per liter.
A tank of 50 liters of diesel in Albania is about 27,5 euros more expensive than in North Macedonia.
According to the latest available information, for July 2026, gasoline and diesel are significantly cheaper in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Bulgaria than in Serbia.
For diesel drivers, a full tank in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be more than 20 euros cheaper than in Serbia.
Source: New Economy
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