What is the most affordable moment to refuel?
Daily fuel price changes are now happening more frequently, but the price differences are getting smaller. A recent analysis from the ADAC showed that the gap between the highest and lowest prices in a day in May this year was 6.4 cents for E10 gasoline and 7.3 cents for diesel. That's compared to 8.1 cents and 8.6 cents a year ago. This equates to a decrease of 1.7 cents for gasoline and 1.3 cents for diesel. These prices were collected from over 14,000 gas stations in Germany.
Despite the smaller differences, tanking at night is still the cheapest option. However, there's been a slight change in the time frame for the lowest price. "Last year, the cheapest time was between 8:00 and 10:00 pm," explains Christian Laberer, ADAC expert. "Now, there are two time periods: between 7:00 and 8:00 pm and between 10:00 and 11:00 pm." In between these times, there's a small peak that raises the price by 2 cents.
The number of price changes during the day has also increased from seven to eight. The highest price was recorded by the ADAC at 7:15 am. The price then drops in a series of waves. For the first time, it falls significantly below the daily average at 11:45 am.
Even though the differences are smaller, Laberer still suggests comparing prices and selecting the right time to fill up to save you money. "Someone who can reach a cheap gas station during a cheap time will save more than 10 cents per liter compared to an expensive gas station during an inconvenient time," he says.
This tip is also useful for your summer travels. "If you're going on vacation, you should try to fill up the night before, which is cheaper than in the morning. Not only are the prices higher in the morning, but you'll also save time and avoid visiting the expensive gas stations on the highway," he adds.
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- Evening refueling at petrol stations in Munich can be more affordable, as recent data from ADAC shows that the course of the day's fuel prices often sees a drop between 7:00 to 8:00 pm or 10:00 to 11:00 pm, with a small peak in between raising the price by 2 cents.
- If you're travelling to Munich and need to refuel, consider doing so at night to save money, as this study by ADAC indicates that tanking during the night can result in significant savings compared to morning fuel prices.
- When driving on Germany's highways, it's wise to refuel at petrol stations near Munich before 7:00 am to avoid the highest price recorded by ADAC at 7:15 am.
- ADAC's analysis reveals that the difference between the cheapest and most expensive fuel prices during a single day has decreased in Germany, with E10 gasoline prices seeing a decline of 1.7 cents from last year and diesel prices decreasing by 1.3 cents.
- For cost-conscious drivers, the most affordable moment to refuel in Munich is either between 7:00 and 8:00 pm or 10:00 and 11:00 pm, as shown by the course of the day's fuel prices, with gas stations along the E10 offering lower prices during these times compared to other periods.
- German consumers looking to save money on fuel can benefit from comparing prices and selecting the right time to refill their cars with gasoline, as suggested by ADAC expert Christian Laberer, who emphasizes that tanking at a cheap station during a cheap time can result in savings of over 10 cents per liter.
- When planning a road trip in Germany, consider refueling at petrol stations in Munich before continuing your journey, as the prices may be more affordable during the night than in the morning, according to ADAC's analysis of the course of the day's fuel prices in Germany.
