Fuel prices in Germany

Germany has roughly 14,000 fuel stations, with prices changing up to 40 times per day under the Markttransparenzstelle für Kraftstoffe (MTS-K). Discount brands cluster on motorway exits and in the Ruhr region.

Taxes

Energy tax (Energiesteuer) of €0.6545/L on Euro 95 and €0.4704/L on diesel, plus 19% VAT. The CO₂ surcharge adds roughly €0.13/L in 2026.

When prices dip

Prices typically dip Monday–Tuesday evenings between 18:00 and 22:00. Weekend mornings are usually the most expensive.

Tips

• Drive a few kilometres off the Autobahn — motorway stations are 15–25 cents more per litre than nearby town stations.
• Compare neighbouring border regions (Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria) — savings can reach €0.20/L.
• Use the FuelScan map view at the start of the work week for the cheapest fills.

Popular brands

Shell, Aral, Esso, Total, JET, HEM, Star