Holiday makers taking their car to the continent are being urged to think tactically when deciding where to fill up their petrol tank.
A new survey by the Post Office has found that there while prices in general have rocketed across the content, careful planning can still save motorists money.
While Spain remains relatively cheap compared to the UK, France has seen prices soar so much that motorists travelling through the East of the country may be better to cross into Luxembourg to refuel.
For diesel drivers filling up is likely to be cheaper all across Europe, unless they happen to be visiting Norway, Europe's most expensive driving destination.
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