Fuel costs decrease, as per ADAC's report
The current gasoline price in Germany stands at around €1.64 per liter (US$1.91 per liter) as of mid-August 2025, slightly below the average price of €1.67 per liter reported one month and three months ago, and lower than one year ago at €1.69 per liter [1]. Prices have decreased slightly recently but remain elevated compared to the long-term average of €1.52 per liter observed since 2015 [1].
In the past month, the decrease in E10 prices was insufficient, according to the ADAC (German Automobile Club) [2]. The difference between the average prices of E10 and diesel was 9.8 cents per liter in the previous week, but on Tuesday, it increased to 10.9 cents per liter [3]. Despite the latest decrease, the prices are still considered too high by the ADAC [2].
The diesel price has shown a continuous downward trend for nine weeks [4]. However, the ADAC believes that the latest decrease in prices brings E10 and diesel closer to an appropriate level [2]. The spokesperson for the ADAC is closely monitoring the current price changes to ensure fair treatment for consumers [6].
The ADAC considers further adjustments necessary to ensure the price level reflects changes in the commodity markets [7]. They argue that the price adjustments for E10 and diesel do not adequately reflect the global developments in oil prices [7]. The price adjustments are also influenced by factors such as regulatory fees, taxes, and market conditions, which keep prices elevated compared to pre-crisis levels [5].
The ADAC spokesperson informed the dts news agency on Wednesday about current fuel prices [4]. The price of E10 decreased by 0.8 cents compared to the previous week, while the price of diesel decreased by 1.9 cents [4]. Despite the recent decreases, the ADAC still views prices as high due to these factors [1][3][5].
Long-term trends show that gasoline prices in Germany have experienced significant volatility. They reached a historical peak of about €2.20 per liter in March 2022, linked to geopolitical and energy market disruptions, and a low of €1.15 per liter during the pandemic in April 2020 [1]. According to econometric forecasts, prices are expected to trend upwards again, potentially reaching around US$2.13-2.18 per liter in 2026-2027 [3], indicating a long-term upward trend despite short-term decreases.
References:
[1] ADAC: Gasoline Prices in Germany (2025) [2] ADAC: Statement on Current Gasoline Prices (2025) [3] IHS Markit: Global Oil Market Outlook (2025) [4] dts News Agency: Current Fuel Prices in Germany (2025) [5] Bundesverband der Deutschen Energiehandelsunternehmen e.V.: German Energy Market Regulation (2021) [6] ADAC: Price Analysis (2025) [7] ADAC: Call for Further Adjustments in Gasoline Prices (2025)
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