Luxembourg diesel price for trucks: is it cheaper than Germany, France and Belgium?
Diesel averaged EUR 2.081 per litre in Luxembourg on 2026-10-19, roughly 18 to 27 cents below Germany, France and Belgium, because of lower excise and VAT.
Logifie Team
Logistics Technology Experts
Yes. In the Weekly Oil Bulletin of 2026-10-19, diesel averaged EUR 2.081 per litre in Luxembourg, against EUR 2.266 in Germany, EUR 2.346 in France and EUR 2.351 in Belgium. The Luxembourg diesel price for trucks sat roughly 18 to 27 cents lower, mainly because of lower excise duty and VAT.
Luxembourg is unusual because its Ministry of the Economy sets a maximum pump price for road diesel and revises it as international quotations move. On 2026-10-20 the ceiling fell by 4.3 cents to EUR 2.038 per litre including VAT . That is why the bulletin figure of EUR 2.081 equals the ceiling in force the day before. Stations may sell below the ceiling but not above it.
Why is diesel cheaper in Luxembourg than in Germany, France and Belgium?
Tax explains most of it. The Commission's duties and taxes table lists diesel excise at EUR 0.422 per litre in Luxembourg, EUR 0.600 in Belgium and EUR 0.608 in France. Germany charges EUR 0.330 of energy tax plus EUR 0.162 of other indirect taxes. VAT on diesel is 17% in Luxembourg, 19% in Germany, 20% in France and 21% in Belgium.
| Country | Diesel price on 2026-10-19, all taxes included |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | EUR 2.081 per litre |
| Germany | EUR 2.266 per litre |
| France | EUR 2.346 per litre |
| Belgium | EUR 2.351 per litre |
Luxembourg's excise includes a temporary cut of EUR 0.05 per litre from 2026-07-01 to 2026-12-31 . Germany's 14 cent energy tax cut runs to the same date, so the gap can move on 2027-01-01.
How much does a haulier save by refuelling in Luxembourg?
VAT-registered hauliers normally reclaim VAT on fuel, so the fair comparison is the price without VAT. Our calculation from the bulletin figures gives about EUR 1.779 per litre in Luxembourg, against EUR 1.904 in Germany, EUR 1.943 in Belgium and EUR 1.955 in France. That is a net saving of roughly 12.6 to 17.6 cents per litre, or about EUR 75 to EUR 106 on a 600 litre fill.
The saving only counts when Luxembourg lies on your route. A detour burns part of it, and fuel tax refund schemes for hauliers in your home country can narrow it, so compare your own net cost. Luxembourg also bans transit trucks over 7.5 tonnes on Sundays and public holidays, so read the Luxembourg truck driving ban rules before you plan a weekend fuel stop.
Where can I check the current Luxembourg maximum diesel price?
A price printed in an article ages with the next ministerial notice. Open the Luxembourg diesel price page for the current value, and compare other countries on your lane in the European diesel price guide .
Frequently asked questions
Is diesel cheaper in Luxembourg than in Germany for trucks?
Yes. On 2026-10-19 the Commission's bulletin listed diesel at EUR 2.081 per litre in Luxembourg and EUR 2.266 in Germany, a gap of 18.5 cents with VAT. Without VAT the gap is about 12.6 cents, which is the figure a VAT-registered haulier should use.
Who sets the diesel price in Luxembourg?
The Ministry of the Economy sets maximum pump prices for road diesel and announces each change. Stations may charge less than the maximum but not more, and the ministry moved the diesel ceiling to EUR 2.038 per litre including VAT on 2026-10-20.
How much lower are fuel taxes in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg applies diesel excise of EUR 0.422 per litre and VAT of 17%. Belgium applies EUR 0.600 and 21%, and France EUR 0.608 and 20%. Luxembourg's figure includes a temporary 5 cent cut that runs to 2026-12-31.
Will Luxembourg diesel stay cheaper after 2026-12-31?
Luxembourg's 5 cent cut and Germany's 14 cent energy tax cut are both set to end on 2026-12-31 unless the governments extend them. All else equal, the German cut is larger, so the gap between Luxembourg and Germany would widen.
Compare the current price on every lane with the EU fuel price map before you plan the fuel stop.
