The best times to refuel: Save the fuel price!

The best times to refuel: Save the fuel price!

Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland - In recent years, fuel prices in Germany have experienced considerable fluctuations. On June 11, 2025 in particular, it can be seen that the prices can vary greatly depending on the time of day. According to bnn.de , the prices are the highest in the morning, especially at 7 a.m. Commuters often have no way of visiting cheaper petrol stations because they have to go to work early. The car costs are increasing particularly during rush hour.

The ADAC recommends drivers to rethink their tank habits. According to ADAC, the best times for refueling are between 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 9pm to 10pm. At these times, drivers can save more than ten cents per liter. In 2022 the fuel prices reached its peak and remarkable price differences were observed. For example, the prices for E10 vary by up to 12.5 cents per liter and for diesel even by 13.3 cents per liter.

fuel price development 2025

for 2025 is expected to be significantly different in the day, which makes the fuel price comparison more important than ever. A year ago, these differences were only six to seven cents. The ADAC also compared the pricing with that of hotel prices during a trade fair season, where high demand also leads to higher prices.

The current average prices for fuel in Germany show that 2022 was the most expensive tank year, with a price increase of over 27 cents for Super E10 compared to 2012 and almost 47 cents for diesel in the same period. A look back at the fuel price development shows that in 2024 Super E10 on average was 12 cents cheaper than in the record year 2022, while diesel prices were almost 30 cents cheaper. These numbers illustrate the long -term price trend reversal.

technological support for refueling

To find the best prices, the ADAC provides a fuel price search that enables quick search for fuel prices at petrol stations in real time. Users can individually adjust the distance of 5 to 50 kilometers. However, technical problems can occur due to high demand, so that users may have to search for the current prices repeatedly. The information comes from the market transparency center for fuels, which is a reliable database.

summarized it can be said that it is advisable for drivers to also deal with cell phone apps that offer a price overview and help to recognize the best tank times. By conscious planning of refueling, drivers can save significantly in costs, especially in times when the price fluctuations are greatest.