Change in petrol prices: memories of the good old days!

Change in petrol prices: memories of the good old days!

Hildesheimer Börde, Deutschland - The refueling can now become an adventure for many drivers, and the fuel prices often cause excitement. A look at the price trends of recent years shows how much the costs have changed. The Hildesheimer Allgemeine Zeitung has dealt with this topic and asks its readers how they do when refueling. Are prices at the usual petrol station checked, or do you prefer to drive to a cheaper petrol station? Regardless of the price, it is often refueled at motorway service sites, although many would like to avoid this.

A look into the past shows how dramatic prices have changed over the years. The price for normal gasoline on June 1, 1979 was 103.9 pfennigs per liter, while super gasoline was available at 108.9 pfennigs per liter. Hard to imagine that many would like to be able to recharge your batteries at these prices. The Hildesheimer Allgemeine Zeitung impressively illustrates this with a historical recording of the Tramin petrol station.

Current fuel price strends

What are the current prices in Germany? According to the ADAC, the prices for Super E10 in 2022 were 186 cents per liter and diesel at 194.6 cents. 2022 was the most expensive tank year, with prices that were 27 cents above the 2012 level. In comparison, the average price for Super E10 2024 was less than 2022, which could calm the situation a little. For diesel it was almost 30 cents less.

The average price developments in recent years show that we are in a constant up and down. Super E10 2021 was sold at an average price of 1.35 euros, while the price rose to EUR 1.72 in 2024. The development of fuel prices is complex and often falls victim to the market conditions and the geopolitical situation, such as the Ukraine War, which had a big impact on current prices.

A look at historical development

statistics on gasoline prices since 1972 show the dramatic development of the costs of super gasoline in Germany. According to a publication of Statista, the average price 2025 is at a new highlight, even if access to this data in the online platform makes it clear how the prices have increased over the years, especially through tax measures such as eco-tax and VAT. The market events, which is influenced by international competition at the petrol stations, also contributes to the price situation.

For many drivers, the question "Where do I refuel most cheap?" Just as important as the decision as to whether you are ready to pay for a comfortable petrol column on the highway or rather take a little detour to save a few cents. It is all the more exciting to find out how the readers of the Hildesheim everyday life deal with this topic.

readers are invited to share their own experiences on refueling and may send their "eye-catchers" snapshots. How do the readers in Hildesheim decide to design refueling? The answers could provide revealing insights into the behavior of today's drivers.

The price trends are therefore a topic of great relevance - not only for our wallet, but also for our everyday life. Everyone can only hope that the prices will eventually come back to dizzying heights of the 1970s - unpaid dreaming or soon reality?