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🇫🇷 FR 95 €2.182 +0.009 🇩🇪 DE 95 €2.053 −0.046 🇮🇹 IT Diesel €2.251 −0.010 🇩🇪 Germany: ~17 ct/l off fuel until 31 December 🇦🇹 AT 95 €1.777 −0.013 🇪🇸 ES 95 €1.785 −0.004 🇫🇷 EV road trip France: 195k+ chargers 🇵🇱 PL 95 €1.570 −0.121 🇳🇱 NL 95 €2.462 +0.030 🇬🇷 GR Diesel €2.120 −0.025 🇧🇪 Belgium 2027 toll vignette 🇨🇭 CH vignette CHF 40 🇦🇹 AT 10-day €12.80 🇫🇷 FR 95 €2.182 +0.009 🇩🇪 DE 95 €2.053 −0.046 🇮🇹 IT Diesel €2.251 −0.010 🇩🇪 Germany: ~17 ct/l off fuel until 31 December 🇦🇹 AT 95 €1.777 −0.013 🇪🇸 ES 95 €1.785 −0.004 🇫🇷 EV road trip France: 195k+ chargers 🇵🇱 PL 95 €1.570 −0.121 🇳🇱 NL 95 €2.462 +0.030 🇬🇷 GR Diesel €2.120 −0.025 🇧🇪 Belgium 2027 toll vignette 🇨🇭 CH vignette CHF 40 🇦🇹 AT 10-day €12.80
🇩🇰 Denmark travel guide

Denmark Fuel Prices 2026: OK, Circle K and Border Hacks

Danish fuel sits high in EU due to taxes. Where OK undercuts Circle K and Q8, plus border tactics with Germany and Sweden in 2026.

Updated Values verified Reading time 6 min Sources ADAC, AdBlue: refilling, consumption and cost, EU Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Drivkraft Danmark (industry body), OK fuel cooperative
⚡ Short answer

Denmark has upper-EU fuel prices: 2.66 €/l petrol 95 and 2.50 €/l diesel. Major: Circle K, OK, Q8, Shell, Uno-X. Cheapest: OK automated and supermarket-attached. Cross-border: Germany 10-15 cents cheaper.

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Current fuel prices

Danish fuel prices sit at the upper end of the European market, driven by high excise + CO2 taxes. The corridor between Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg carries standard prices; remote Jutland often runs 5-10 cents higher due to logistics. Brand network is mature: Circle K (Norwegian), OK (Danish member cooperative), Q8 (Kuwaiti), Shell, Uno-X. OK consistently offers the lowest prices via its automated network and member discount; supermarket-attached stations and Bilka hypermarket stations also undercut brand prices.

Denmark does not have a public mandatory live-price portal. Drivkraft Danmark publishes industry weekly averages, and the EU Oil Bulletin reports national means each Monday. OK and Circle K apps offer member pricing typically 5-10 oere below pump.

FuelEUR/lDKK/l approxNotes
Petrol 95 (E10)2.66 €/l~19.87 DKK/lStandard road petrol
98above petrol 95n/aPremium, the surcharge varies by brand
Diesel2.50 €/l~18.70 DKK/lStandard road diesel
LPG (Autogas)no national averagen/aVery limited network, see the LPG section below
AdBluewell below dieseln/aAt most diesel stations; a canister costs several times the pump price

Denmark vs neighbouring countries

Denmark compared to neighbouring countries (current national averages):

FuelDenmarkGermanySweden
Diesel2.50 €/l2.24 €/l2.05 €/l
Petrol 952.66 €/l2.09 €/l1.69 €/l

Refuelling strategy for visitors

The single best move in Denmark is to refuel at an OK automated station with member discount, or at a Bilka/Foetex supermarket station, instead of a brand Q8 or Circle K. Highway service areas on the E20 and E45 carry a 10-20 oere surcharge. Crossing to Germany: refuel south of Padborg for petrol savings (German petrol meaningfully cheaper than Danish), but note German diesel is slightly more expensive than Danish so wait until Denmark for diesel. Crossing to Norway via ferry: refuel in Norway, meaningfully cheaper than Denmark on both fuels in 2026.

Costs for common routes

For a passenger car at 6 l/100 km. Multiply the litres by the diesel price in the table at the top of this page, which refreshes automatically:

RouteDistanceFuel
Copenhagen - Aarhus (E20/E45)305 km18 l
Copenhagen - Odense (E20)165 km10 l
Aarhus - Aalborg (E45)115 km7 l
German border (Padborg) - Copenhagen (E45/E20)345 km21 l
Swedish border (Oresund) - Copenhagen (E20)20 km1 l

Payment methods

Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express are accepted at every brand station. Contactless payment without PIN is standard (limits vary by country). Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted. Fuel cards: DKV, UTA, Routex, Shell Card and major brand cards all accepted at brand stations.

LPG and AdBlue

LPG / Autogas

Denmark has a very limited LPG network. Plan diesel or petrol instead for tourist travel.

AdBlue

Available at virtually every modern diesel station. Bulk pumps for trucks common at motorway service areas. A modern Euro 6 car uses AdBlue at roughly 3-5 percent of its diesel consumption, so a tank of 8-33 litres lasts about 5,000-15,000 km (ADAC). A larger container, or a workshop refilling from bulk, costs less per litre than a small bottle. AdBlue prices are neither regulated nor published anywhere in Europe, so check the price before you buy.

Practical tips

  • Find cheapest with the right tool: OK and Q8 apps with member discounts.
  • Avoid motorway service areas: 5-15 cent surcharge versus town stations.
  • Carry a backup card: rare pre-authorisation failures at unmanned stations.
  • Border tactics matter: see border section in the strategy.
  • Use brand apps: member pricing typically 2-5 cents per litre below pump.

Resources

  • EU Weekly Oil Bulletin: energy.ec.europa.eu/data-and-analysis/weekly-oil-bulletin_en
  • Drivkraft Danmark: drivkraftdanmark.dk
  • Major brand apps for member pricing

Fuel prices in other European countries

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SOURCE: ADAC, AdBlue: refilling, consumption and cost + EU Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin + Drivkraft Danmark (industry body) + OK fuel cooperative
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Frequently asked questions

140?". Het antwoord eronder gebruikt set:html om dezelfde reden. De inhoud komt uit onze eigen content-collectie, niet van bezoekers. --> How much does fuel cost in Denmark?
Danish national averages mid 2026: approximately 2.66 €/l for petrol 95, 2.50 €/l for diesel, premium 98 ~5-7 percent above 95, LPG only at a handful of outlets. In DKK ~19.87 DKK/l petrol and ~18.70 DKK/l diesel.
140?". Het antwoord eronder gebruikt set:html om dezelfde reden. De inhoud komt uit onze eigen content-collectie, niet van bezoekers. --> Where are the cheapest fuel stations in Denmark?
OK (Danish member cooperative) is consistently the cheapest brand via its automated stations and member discounts. Q8 Quick automated and Uno-X also undercut brand prices. Supermarket-attached stations (Bilka, Foetex, Rema 1000 area stations) typically run 30-60 oere below brand prices.
140?". Het antwoord eronder gebruikt set:html om dezelfde reden. De inhoud komt uit onze eigen content-collectie, niet van bezoekers. --> Does Denmark have an official live fuel-price portal?
No public mandatory portal. Drivkraft Danmark publishes weekly industry averages. OK, Circle K, Q8 and Uno-X apps show real station pricing with member discounts. The EU Oil Bulletin reports the Danish national mean every Monday.
140?". Het antwoord eronder gebruikt set:html om dezelfde reden. De inhoud komt uit onze eigen content-collectie, niet van bezoekers. --> Are fuel stations cheaper in Germany, Sweden or Norway?
Germany is meaningfully cheaper on petrol (worth a Padborg-area detour for a major petrol fill) but slightly more expensive on diesel, so cross-border refuelling only pays off for petrol. Sweden is meaningfully cheaper than Denmark on both petrol and diesel; the Oresund crossing is worth the trip if you can combine with other reasons. Norway is meaningfully cheaper on both petrol and diesel, worth a Frederikshavn-Larvik ferry top-up if your route allows.
140?". Het antwoord eronder gebruikt set:html om dezelfde reden. De inhoud komt uit onze eigen content-collectie, niet van bezoekers. --> Are Danish fuel stations safe for tourists late at night?
Yes. Brand stations on the E20, E45, E47 and E55 operate 24/7 with CCTV and bright forecourts. Self-service is standard. All major cards accepted contactless without PIN up to DKK 350 (~€47). Many OK and Q8 outlets are unmanned; cards mandatory. Cash payment is rare in Denmark generally.