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FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 1,089
Viewing: 01 June 2026
EURO 95
€1.961
[ UPDATED: 1 Jun 2026 ]
#22 of 27 EU countries
Vs Last Week
−3.16%
Vs EU Average
+8.20%
€1.08ALL-TIME RANGE (2005–2026)€2.26
75% of all-time price range
DIESEL
€1.860
[ UPDATED: 1 Jun 2026 ]
Vs Last Week
−3.93%
Vs EU Average
+2.15%
€0.94ALL-TIME RANGE€2.43
62% of all-time price range
Fuel is 27.7% cheaper in Poland
Euro 95 at €1.418/L — save €27.15 per 50L tank
vs
Germany vs USA
EIA · 31 Aug 2026
| Fuel | DE €/L | USA €/L | USA $/gal | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 95 | €1.961 | €1.064 | $4.68 | +84.3% |
| Diesel | €1.860 | €1.273 | $5.60 | +46.1% |
Best Time to Travel · Germany Seasonal Fuel Patterns
Based on 21+ years of weekly data (1,082 data points) · hover any bar for detail
Euro 95 — cheapest in Jan, most expensive in Apr, saving up to €4.66 per tank.
EURO 95▼ €1.460 Jan→▲ €1.554 Aprsave €4.66 per tank
▲ Jan (cheapest · €1.460)Apr (priciest · €1.554) ▲
DIESEL▼ €1.321 Feb→▲ €1.388 Aprsave €3.38 per tank
▲ Feb (cheapest · €1.321)Apr (priciest · €1.388) ▲
Current month (Sep)
50L tank comparison · 21yr historical avg
NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES // PRICE COMPARISON
Poland
E95 €1.418D €1.467
▼ -27.7% vs Germany
Luxembourg
E95 €1.704D €1.730
▼ -13.1% vs Germany
Czechia
E95 €1.716D €1.584
▼ -12.5% vs Germany
Austria
E95 €1.735D €1.830
▼ -11.5% vs Germany
Belgium
E95 €1.850D €2.079
▼ -5.7% vs Germany
France
E95 €2.063D €2.045
▲ +5.2% vs Germany
Netherlands
E95 €2.298D €2.161
▲ +17.2% vs Germany
Denmark
E95 €2.392D €2.114
▲ +22.0% vs Germany
Price History
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Euro 95
Diesel
War Impact on Germany Fuel Prices
Euro 95 & Diesel price change (%) from Week 0
Russia-Ukraine War
Started Feb 24, 2022
2026 Iran War
Started Feb 28, 2026
PRICE ANALYSIS — GERMANY updated · source: EU Oil Bulletin
Petrol (Euro 95) in Germany costs €1.961/L today — 8.2% above the EU-27 average of €1.812/L, ranking #22 of 27 EU countries (#1 = cheapest). Diesel costs €1.860/L, 2.2% above the EU average of €1.821/L. Over the past week, petrol decreased by 3.16% and diesel decreased by 3.93%. Drivers near the border can pay less in Poland, where petrol averages €1.418/L (27.7% cheaper than Germany).
| Date | Euro 95 (€/L) | Diesel (€/L) |
|---|---|---|
| €2.236 | €2.232 | |
| €2.245 | €2.286 | |
| €2.239 | €2.266 | |
| €2.143 | €2.149 | |
| €2.184 | €2.208 | |
| €2.191 | €2.186 | |
| €2.192 | €2.158 | |
| €2.101 | €2.015 | |
| €2.058 | €1.928 | |
| €1.900 | €1.763 | |
| €1.870 | €1.729 | |
| €1.907 | €1.795 | |
| €1.944 | €1.870 |
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EUR/USD Exchange Rate & Fuel Prices
How did the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19, the Ukraine war, and the Iran conflict affect the Euro-Dollar exchange rate — and what did that mean for European fuel prices? Explore the full story with our interactive chart.
LATEST ECB RATE
€1 = $1.1622 LIVE
4 Sept 2026 · ECB Reference Rate
EUR/USD
since 1999
Diesel + E95
overlay
12
Key Events
28
Countries
6,900+
Data Points
Dual currency strength index — see EUR and USD diverge during every crisis
EU fuel prices overlay — Diesel & Euro 95 averages since 2005
12 annotated events — from 9/11 to the 2026 Iran conflict
Compare any country — overlay individual country fuel prices
TIME MACHINE // EXPLORE HISTORICAL PRICES
Click any year to explore Germany's weekly fuel prices. 1,082 snapshots from 2005 to present.
2020s
7 years · 342 weeks
2026
NOW
€2.02
+16.2%
€1.78 – €2.25
2025
52w
€1.74
-3.1%
€1.69 – €1.81
2024
53w
€1.79
-3.2%
€1.69 – €1.92
2023
52w
€1.85
-3.8%
€1.73 – €1.95
2022
51w
€1.92
+21.5%
€1.72 – €2.26
2021
49w
€1.58
+22.8%
€1.39 – €1.76
2020
50w
€1.29
-9.0%
€1.17 – €1.42
2010s
10 years · 494 weeks
2019
49w
€1.42
-1.8%
€1.33 – €1.54
2018
50w
€1.44
+5.0%
€1.32 – €1.56
2017
50w
€1.37
+5.2%
€1.34 – €1.41
2016
50w
€1.31
-6.6%
€1.17 – €1.38
2015
49w
€1.40
-9.5%
€1.28 – €1.52
2014
49w
€1.54
-3.7%
€1.36 – €1.61
2013
50w
€1.60
-3.0%
€1.54 – €1.67
2012
49w
€1.65
+8.1%
€1.56 – €1.77
2011
49w
€1.53
+9.8%
€1.44 – €1.67
2010
49w
€1.39
+10.2%
€1.30 – €1.47
2000s
5 years · 246 weeks
2009
50w
€1.26
-9.4%
€1.08 – €1.36
2008
49w
€1.39
+4.3%
€1.09 – €1.56
2007
49w
€1.34
+4.1%
€1.21 – €1.45
2006
49w
€1.28
+5.0%
€1.17 – €1.40
2005
49w
€1.22
—
€1.09 – €1.41
Fuel Prices in Germany – Current Data Summary
HISTORICAL SNAPSHOT — NOT CURRENT PRICES. This page shows fuel prices in Germany as of 1 Jun 2026. For current prices, visit: https://www.fuel-prices.eu/Germany/
Last updated: · Source: EU Oil Bulletin · Updated weekly
Current Fuel Prices in Germany (2026)
As of 31 Aug 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Germany is €2.236 per litre (€8.46 per US gallon) and diesel is €2.232 per litre (€8.45 per US gallon). This is 8.2% above the EU average of €1.812/L for petrol and 2.2% above the EU average of €1.821/L for diesel. Compared to the previous week, petrol prices decreased by 3.16% and diesel prices decreased by 3.93%.
Historical Data & Downloads
This page displays the last 3 months of weekly fuel price data (13 data points) for Germany. All prices are national averages including all applicable taxes (excise duty + VAT), reported weekly to the European Commission. Data is available for download in CSV, JSON, and PDF formats. For the complete historical dataset with 1,082 data points covering January 2005 to present, access our API.
All-time price range (2005–2026): Euro 95 €1.08–€2.26. Diesel €0.94–€2.43. Euro 95 is at 75.0% of its historical range.
Machine-readable data: llms.txt | llms-full.txt | All EU llms.txt
Purchasing Power Context
With an average net wage of €2,779.20 per month in Germany, a full 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol costs €111.80, which represents approximately 4.0% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.3869/kWh and the current inflation rate is 2.8%.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE // LOCAL DATA
AVG. NET WAGE
€2,779.20
Monthly Estimate
ELECTRICITY
€0.3869
Per kWh
INFLATION
2.8%
CPI (YoY)
ROAD TOLLS & VIGNETTES // GERMANY
Tunnels up to €5.10
2 toll tunnels
1 Toll Gate
Highway toll stations
INTERACTIVE TOLL MAP
Legend
Vignette Required
Toll Gates
Toll-Free
No Data
Current Country
Tunnel
Bridge
Toll Gate
Other Countries
Toll Points
3
Germany Tolls
0
Bridges
2
Tunnels
430
Other EU Tolls
Tunnels 2 locations
Warnow Tunnel (Rostock)
€5.10
Connects East/West Rostock
54.1380, 12.0910
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Herren Tunnel (Lübeck)
€2.10
Under Trave River
53.9030, 10.7700
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Toll Gates 1 location
Rossfeldpanoramastraße
€8.50
Scenic Alpine Road (Berchtesgaden)
47.6300, 13.0800
Show on map ↗
Updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (16:19)
Driving Rules in Germany
Driving Side
Traffic Direction
Drives on the
RIGHT SIDE
Steering wheel on Left
Blood Alcohol Limits
Maximum BAC by Driver Type
Standard
0.5‰
Novice
0.0‰
Young (<21)
0.0‰
Professional
0.0‰
Speed Limits
Maximum speeds for cars
50
Urban
100
Rural
∞
Autobahn
Enforcement:
Strict
Autobahn advisory 130
Safety Equipment
Required Items in Vehicle
Warning Triangle
Reflective Vest
per person
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Checkpoint Risk
LOW
Equipment Contents
What You Need to Carry
Adhesive tape roll
DIN 13019-A, 5 m × 2.5 cm
Set of adhesive plasters
DIN 13019-E, 14 pieces of various sizes
Individual sterile dressing (small)
DIN 13151-K, approximately 6 × 8 cm
Individual sterile dressing (medium)
×2
DIN 13151-M, approximately 8 × 10 cm
Individual sterile dressing (large)
DIN 13151-G, approximately 10 × 12 cm
Sterile burn dressing/gauze
DIN 13152-A, 60 × 80 cm
Wound compresses
×6
10 × 10 cm, sterile
Elastic fixation bandage (narrow)
×2
DIN 61634-FB 6, 6 cm × 4 m
Elastic fixation bandage (wide)
×3
DIN 61634-FB 8, 8 cm × 4 m
Rescue blanket (isothermal)
Minimum 160 × 210 cm, silver/gold metallized
Triangular bandage
DIN 13168-D, 96 × 96 × 136 cm
First aid scissors
DIN 58279-A 145, trauma shears
Disposable medical gloves
×4
DIN EN 455, latex-free
Cleansing wipes
×2
For intact skin
Medical face mask
×2
Type I or higher per DIN EN 14683
First aid instructions
Contents list
Warning triangle
ECE R27 approved, reflective
Reflective safety vest
EN ISO 20471:2013, fluorescent yellow or orange-red with reflective stripes
Legal
§35h StVZO, DIN 13164:2022
Source
Official gazette ↗
Last updated: 18.04.2026 (15:12)
Winter Tire Laws
Seasonal Requirements
Regulation Type
Situational
3PMSF
✓ Req
Studded
✗ No
Min Tread
1.6mm
Fine
€60+
Insurance may deny claims without proper tires
Dashcam Laws
Recording Regulations
Legal Status
Restricted
Max Fine
€200-€1,000
Enforcement
Moderate
Court Evidence
Conditional
Loop Recording
Required
Windshield Mount
Restricted
Loop recording mandatory - continuous recording illegal
Mobile Phone Laws
Driving Regulations
Handheld Use
Banned
Hands-Free
✓ OK
Fine
€100-200
Points
1 pts
Emergency
✓ OK
✓ Parked
Cyclists too
Window Tint Laws
VLT Requirements
Windshield
None
Front Side
None
Rear Side
Any
Rear Window
Any
Fine Range
90-200 EUR
Medical exemptions available
Reflective/mirror tints prohibited
Headlight & DRL Laws
Daytime Running Lights
DRL Status
Recommended
DRLs OK
Tunnels
Poor visibility
Wipers = lights
Recommended, mandatory in tunnels
Radar Detector Laws
Detection & Jamming Devices
Detector
Illegal
Jammer
Illegal
GPS Apps
Restricted
Device seized
Fine Range
€75
moderate
Illegal for the driver to use speed camera alerts (Waze/Google Maps) while driving. Fine is €75.
73
GREED
Fuel Price Fear & Greed Index for Germany — based on affordability, energy costs, and inflation.
Annual Inflation Rate (HICP)
Latest: 2.8% (Jul 2026)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does fuel cost in Germany right now?
As of 1 Jun 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in Germany is €1.961 per litre (€7.42 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.860 per litre (€7.04 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.
Is fuel in Germany expensive compared to other EU countries?
Germany ranks #22 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.961/L is 8.2% above the EU average of €1.812/L. Diesel at €1.860/L is 2.2% above the EU average of €1.821/L. See the full EU ranking.
Are fuel prices going up or down in Germany?
In the latest weekly update (1 Jun 2026), petrol prices in Germany decreased by 3.16% and diesel prices decreased by 3.93%. The all-time price range for petrol in Germany is €1.077 – €2.259 per litre. Current prices are at 75% of that historical range.
How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in Germany?
A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in Germany costs approximately €98.05. A tank of diesel costs approximately €93.00. Based on the average net monthly wage of €2,779 in Germany, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 5.6 hours of work.
Where is fuel cheaper near Germany?
Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to Germany (€1.961/L): Poland €1.418/L, Luxembourg €1.704/L, Czechia €1.716/L, Austria €1.735/L, Belgium €1.850/L. The cheapest fuel near Germany is in Poland at €1.418/L (27.7% cheaper). Use the Road Trip Calculator to plan optimal refueling stops.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Germany?
Germany has toll roads where you pay per section or distance traveled. See the toll calculator and vignette guide for details.
What are the speed limits in Germany?
Speed limits for cars in Germany: Urban: 50 km/h. Rural: 100 km/h. Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. Full speed limit guide →
What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in Germany?
The BAC limit in Germany is 0.50‰ for regular drivers and 0.00‰ for novice/young drivers. Professional drivers: 0.00‰. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and possible imprisonment.
What safety equipment is required in a car in Germany?
Required car safety equipment in Germany: warning triangle, first aid kit, reflective vest, plus a valid driving license and insurance documents. Fines apply if stopped without required items. Full equipment guide →
Are winter tires mandatory in Germany?
Winter tires are not mandatory in Germany, but may be advisable in winter conditions. Studded tires are not allowed. Full tire regulations →
What is the cheapest month to buy fuel in Germany?
Based on 21+ years of historical data, fuel in Germany tends to be cheapest in Jan and most expensive in Apr. However, prices are primarily driven by global crude oil markets, so seasonal patterns can vary. The all-time petrol range in Germany is €1.077 – €2.259/L.
Where can I find historical fuel prices for Germany?
This page provides 1,082 weekly data points for Germany from January 2005 to present — over 21 years. Use the Time Machine above to view any past date. Data is downloadable in CSV, JSON, and PDF formats. API access →
How affordable is fuel in Germany relative to wages?
With an average net monthly wage of €2,779, filling a 50L petrol tank (€98.05) requires approximately 5.6 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for Germany is 73/100 (GREED).
How much is a gallon of gas in Germany?
As of 1 Jun 2026, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in Germany costs approximately €7.42. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €7.04. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per litre at the pump.