Example scenario on a 50-litre fill-up. Live prices and your own numbers in the app. How we calculate
Gorizia and Nova Gorica are effectively one city split by a border you can no longer see: no customs, no checks, just a change of signs. For locals, crossing to fill up is a daily choice, and the price spread between the two sides is among the widest in Italy.
Slovenia caps fuel prices on a periodic basis, which keeps the pump price steadily below the Italian one, weighed down by higher excise duties. The result is that the per-litre difference almost always justifies the short detour.
A caveat though: the comparison only makes sense if you're already nearby or the detour is short. If you drive a long way on purpose, the extra fuel and time eat the advantage. That's why Rifuel computes the NET saving, not just the posted-price difference.
Frequently asked questions
How much do you save refuelling in Nova Gorica?
In the example scenario (50-litre fill-up, ~5 km detour, no tolls) the net saving is about €18. The real figure depends on the day's prices at the two stations: the app shows the live calculation.
Do you need a passport or are there checks at the Italy-Slovenia border?
No. Italy and Slovenia are both in the Schengen area: you cross freely, with no customs or routine checks.
Do you pay in euros in Slovenia?
Yes. Slovenia uses the euro, so there's no currency to change and no exchange rate to worry about.