LPG in other European countries
LPG availability varies widely across Europe. In some countries it is part of everyday life, in others there are only a few stations. That matters for travel and for the question of conversion.
Where is LPG most common?
Countries with particularly many LPG vehicles include Poland, Italy and Turkey. Poland has one of the densest LPG station networks in Europe, as does Italy. LPG is also established in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Lithuania, France and Spain. In the Netherlands LPG was long very common but has declined. Exact figures keep changing, so we deliberately give no individual numbers here.
Why is LPG so common in some countries?
The main reason is taxation. Where LPG is taxed more lightly than petrol and diesel, the price advantage is large and the network grows. Where support ends, vehicle numbers and stations usually fall. Conversion incentives and good import and storage infrastructure also play a part.
Price comparison
LPG prices vary strongly between countries and over time. If you fill up abroad, do not rely on averages from articles; check current prices before you go. As a rule of thumb LPG is clearly cheaper than petrol almost everywhere, but the gap is not the same size.
Countries in our station finder
The LPG Station Finder contains more than 7,300 stations in Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, England and Ireland. For other countries the data may be incomplete, and locations and prices can change. Check before you drive that the station still offers LPG.
What is different abroad?
- Filling connectors: four systems are common in Europe, see filling connectors and adapters.
- Blend: the propane-butane ratio differs by country and season.
- Self-service: in some countries only staff fill the tank, in others you do it yourself.
- Opening hours: away from main routes, LPG pumps are not always accessible around the clock.
Planning tips are in travelling with LPG. The route search on the home page shows stations along your route.