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Customs Cracks Down on Cross-Border Fuel ShoppersCustoms intensifies checks at borders amid fuel price gaps of up to 60 cents per liter between Germany and neighbors Poland and Czechia.
Key FactsMar 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
- Customs has implemented nationwide random inspections at border crossings with Poland and Czechia to monitor fuel shoppers.
- Fuel quantities for personal use, including an extra 20-liter reserve canister, are exempt from customs duties, while larger amounts require declaration.
- Fuel prices in Poland and Czechia are 30 to 60 cents cheaper per liter than in Germany, causing queues at some stations.
- These price differences largely stem from varying national taxes and duties, placing Germany among the highest-priced EU countries for gasoline.
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