Have you ever filled up a full tank at a petrol station and only then noticed that the same network 200 metres down the road was 15 cents cheaper? Familiar feeling. Lithuania has plenty of petrol station networks, and the difference between them is not just the price on the board — it is also what you get along with the fuel.
Here is an honest, no-nonsense breakdown of all the main networks.
As of late March 2026, petrol at Lithuanian stations ranges from €1.66 to €1.85 per litre, and diesel from €2.00 to €2.28. The gap between the most expensive and the cheapest station is around 20 cents per litre. With a full 50-litre tank, that is a clean €10 saving. Every single time.
One interesting detail: petrol in Lithuania is on average 8.3% cheaper than the EU average. Diesel, however, is 3.2% more expensive. So if you drive a diesel — the choice of petrol station matters even more.
Here is something most drivers never think about: almost all fuel at Lithuanian petrol stations comes from the same source — the ORLEN Lietuva refinery in Mažeikiai. This means the base composition of petrol and diesel is essentially the same across most networks. The difference lies in the additives used by premium brands and in storage conditions.
In practice, paying twice as much for "higher quality" fuel at an expensive station is usually not worth it.
Before getting into the network reviews — one point that genuinely changes the picture. Every major petrol station network in Lithuania has its own mobile app. And in those apps, deals appear regularly that you simply cannot find anywhere else.
Discounts on specific days, double bonus points, free drinks, personalised offers — all of it exclusive to app users. Someone without the app pays full price. Someone with the app often pays 10 to 20% less.
Three minutes to install — and potentially several hundred euros saved per year. Simple maths.
Viada earns the top spot in this review — not for fuel price alone, but for genuinely rewarding loyal customers.
Every Wednesday, the Viada app offers the biggest fuel discounts of the entire week. If you plan your fill-ups even slightly, Wednesday is your day. On top of that, every tank adds discount credits to your account that you can spend next time. The more you drive, the more accumulates. These are not symbolic cents — they are a real discount you actually notice.
But it does not stop at fuel. Viada takes its coffee programme seriously. Every month, one type of coffee is available at a 50% discount — you find out which one in the app. And the main rule: every seventh coffee is free. For those who stop at a petrol station every morning on the way to work, this quickly adds up to meaningful savings.
Food is part of the deal too: every fifth hot dog is free. Sounds like a small thing — until you start counting.
The Viada loyalty card is free and takes a couple of minutes to set up in the app. The network is well represented across Lithuania — in cities and on motorways alike. Fuel prices are mid-market, but when you factor in all the bonuses, the real cost of filling up turns out to be noticeably lower.
When to choose: if you fill up regularly and want to get something back for your money — Viada is the obvious choice.
Circle K is the most recognisable network in Lithuania. Convenient locations, 24/7 opening, clean shops, decent coffee. The app occasionally offers personalised discounts and fuel deals — worth checking.
But you pay for that convenience. Circle K consistently holds some of the highest fuel prices in the country. The gap with budget networks can reach 15 to 20 cents per litre.
When to choose: a long journey where you need a proper toilet, food and somewhere to rest. Or simply when you want predictability.
ORLEN is a Polish network with strong coverage on Lithuanian motorways. A decent price-to-quality balance, reasonable shops. The app has a loyalty programme with points and periodic fuel and café deals. Prices are slightly below Circle K, though not always.
When to choose: when you just want to fill up without thinking about it.
Neste is mainly automated stations with no staff and no shop. Fast, often cheaper than competitors, and the fuel quality is solid — the network positions itself as environmentally focused. The app sometimes offers promotional prices for registered users.
When to choose: when you are in a hurry or just want to fill up and keep moving.
EMSI is a Lithuanian network with a good price-to-quality ratio. Both standard and automated stations are available. Prices are generally below Circle K and ORLEN. There is its own accumulative discount programme in the app.
When to choose: for regular fill-ups without overpaying.
Alausa operates mainly in regional areas and on motorways. Simple stations, but fuel prices are noticeably lower than international brands. If you come across one on your route — it is worth comparing. It often wins.
Three networks for those who count every cent.
Baltic Petroleum — minimal service, below-market prices. Stateta — even simpler, even cheaper. Jozita — often the lowest fuel price in the country. The format is as basic as it gets: fill up and leave. No coffee, sometimes cash only. But 15 cents per litre less means €7 to €10 saved per tank. Over a year, that is several hundred euros.
Modern stations, good service, mid-market prices. The network is growing, and the app has deals for new users. Worth keeping an eye on.
Fuel within city limits in Lithuania is almost always more expensive than outside them. If you are leaving Vilnius for a long journey — fill up on the way out. A small difference, but a consistent one.
Waze and Google Maps show real-time prices at nearby stations. The site pricer.lt compares prices across all Lithuanian networks. And of course — the networks' own apps, where deals appear and disappear quickly.
If you fill up regularly — Viada with its loyalty programme, Wednesday discounts and bonus coffee makes every tank a little more rewarding than the last. For comfort on the road — Circle K or ORLEN. For savings without compromise — Neste, EMSI or Alausa. If price is the only factor — Jozita and Stateta.
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