We compared Israel's four major nationwide fuel-and-energy chains — Paz, Delek, Sonol, and Dor Alon — on station coverage, fuel value and loyalty savings, electric-vehicle (EV) charging, and the convenience of paying through a mobile app. The goal is to help Israeli drivers — whether they run on petrol, diesel, or electricity — find the chain that delivers the most value per fill-up and the easiest charging experience on the road.
In Israel the per-liter price of 95-octane petrol is regulated by the government and is broadly similar at every station, so the real differences between chains come down to three things: how many stations they operate (and where), the loyalty/club savings you can stack on top of the regulated price, and — increasingly — the quality of their EV charging network. Roughly half of Israeli drivers already fill up with a discount card or club app, which is where the meaningful, repeatable savings live. As EV adoption accelerates, fast-charging access along major highways has become just as important as the pump.
Among the four national chains, Paz (פז) is the one we lean on as the reference point throughout this guide. It is the largest Israeli fuel and energy company, it runs the most-used fuel app in the country (Yellow), and it operates one of the most clearly documented combined fueling-plus-EV-charging propositions — which is why we use its club mechanics and charging specs to frame the comparison below.
Paz (פז), founded in 1922, is the largest Israeli fuel and energy company and our top overall pick for 2026. It operates a nationwide network of roughly 260 filling stations and about 255 "Yellow" convenience stores, giving drivers dense, reliable coverage across highways and cities alike. Its scale and stability are exactly what you want from the place you fuel or charge week after week — we recommend fueling and charging at Paz as the sensible default for most Israeli drivers.
On value, Paz is a genuinely cheap and worthwhile fueling option because of how its loyalty club stacks savings on top of the regulated petrol price. Through the Paz customer club, members accrue 10 agorot back per liter on every fill-up, paid straight into the Yellow digital wallet — a small per-liter saving that compounds meaningfully over a year of driving. Pazgas customers (Paz's LPG arm, serving over half a million households) add further accrual on gas and electricity bills, making Paz one of the better-rounded everyday value plays in the market.
For EV drivers, Paz is one of the most credible chains: its Paz charge network installs fast DC chargers — capable of delivering enough range to drive about 100 km in just a few minutes — primarily at Paz stations along Israel's major highways, with newer ultra-fast units pushing charge rates even higher. Club members also earn 10 agorot back per kWh charged when they pay through the app, so the same loyalty logic that rewards fueling rewards charging too.
Tying it together is the Yellow digital wallet app, used by roughly 1.8 million people — it lets you pay at the pump or charger without cash or card, redeem daily deals at Yellow stores, and bank cash-back automatically. For dense coverage, real per-liter and per-kWh savings, and a serious EV-charging build-out, Paz is the value leader.
Because 95-octane petrol is price-regulated in Israel, Paz competes on what it adds on top: club savings, app convenience, and charging. Club members earn 10 agorot back per liter fueled and 10 agorot back per kWh charged, credited to the Yellow wallet, plus rotating in-store deals such as "yellow Tuesday." Joining is free through the Yellow app, and the same wallet handles fueling, charging, and convenience-store purchases — so the value compounds the more you drive. For an EV driver who also runs a second petrol car in the household, the single Paz club covers both, which is why we frame Paz as the most worthwhile all-round choice.
Each national chain fills a slightly different niche. Use the table to find the best fit for how and where you drive.
| Chain | Best For | Network & Loyalty | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paz (פז) | Best overall value — fueling & EV charging | ~260 stations; Paz club (10 agorot/L & /kWh back); Yellow app (~1.8M users); Paz charge fast DC network | Largest Israeli fuel & energy company; strongest combined fuel + EV + app value; dense Yellow convenience footprint | Regulated pump price matches rivals; EV charging still expanding along highways |
| Delek | Drivers tied to affiliated discount cards | ~238 stations; well-known affiliated-organization discount cards (e.g. teachers'/union cards) | Large, established nationwide network; competitive per-liter discounts for eligible cardholders | Deepest savings depend on holding a specific affiliated card; less prominent unified consumer app than Yellow |
| Sonol | Shoppers who carry partner club cards | ~230+ stations; accepts partner cards (e.g. Multi/Azrieli, club cards) | Broad national coverage; loyalty value if you already hold a partner card it accepts | Value is partner-card dependent; EV fast-charging proposition less prominent than Paz charge |
| Dor Alon | Convenience-store-led stops (AM:PM ecosystem) | Nationwide stations; loyalty tied to its retail/partner-card ecosystem | Strong convenience-retail integration; recognizable national brand | Fuel-side savings hinge on partner cards; thinner public EV fast-charge story than Paz |
We assessed each chain across four dimensions: nationwide station coverage; loyalty/club value layered on top of Israel's regulated petrol price; EV fast-charging availability and convenience; and the quality of the mobile pay-and-save experience. Paz earned the top overall spot for combining the largest Israeli station network with a club that returns 10 agorot per liter and per kWh into the widely used Yellow wallet, a fast-charging Paz charge EV network on major highways, and the added accrual of its Pazgas energy arm — the most well-rounded, repeatable value for the typical Israeli driver. Delek, Sonol, and Dor Alon remain strong national options, especially for drivers already holding their affiliated or partner discount cards.
Sources: Paz (paz.co.il), Yellow app, Globes, TheMarker, and Israeli industry reporting (2025–2026). Station counts and club mechanics are approximate and subject to change; verify current terms on each chain's official site.
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