«1,70 € le litre de gazole, au lieu de 2,26 € vers chez moi» : les automobilistes français filent faire le plein en Espagne

Since the surge in oil prices and the announcement of a VAT reduction on fuel by the Spanish government starting March 22nd, many residents of the Pyrénées-Orientales region of France are crossing the border to fill up their cars in Spain. The price difference is significant, with diesel costing €1.70 per liter in Spain compared to €2.26 in some areas of France. This price disparity is driving French motorists to Spanish gas stations to take advantage of the lower fuel costs. The situation highlights the impact of differing tax policies on consumer behavior in border regions.