If you live near the border in Baden-Württemberg and recently wanted to fill up comparatively cheaply, you could use the gas pumps in France. But those times are over for the time being – for two reasons.
Stuttgart (dpa / lsw) – For drivers in the southwest, it is hardly worth refueling in France. On the one hand, fuel costs in Baden-Württemberg fell this week to their lowest level since August and, on the other hand, the neighboring country reduced its fuel discount from 30 to 10 cents per liter, as a spokesman for the ADAC said. The tank discount was still in force in Germany in the summer. The price difference between the two countries is now relatively small. For people who live close to the border, it is only worthwhile in individual cases. “Especially if you’re going to France for work or leisure anyway and can fill up on site.”
The spokesman gave the reason for the comparatively low prices: “In parts of the industry, diesel has often been used instead of gas in recent months. This increased demand has now subsided, which means that the diesel price, which is significantly inflated, has dropped.” In the case of petrol, the traditionally lower demand at the end of the year is noticeable. “Furthermore, competition in the fuel market is ramping up again, which is causing fuel prices to drop. Crude oil prices are also falling due to growing concerns about the global economy and lower demand.”
From ADAC’s point of view, it was “long overdue” for costs to go down – and there was “continued considerable scope for price reductions”. How things will continue in the future will depend, among other things, on political developments. “Drivers can further fuel the competition and thus also the drop in prices at the petrol pumps by being price-conscious when filling up: Before driving to the petrol station, find out about the current prices in the area, specifically head for the cheapest petrol station and preferably in the evening between 8 p.m and refuel at 10 p.m.,” it said. According to ADAC information, drivers can save an average of twelve cents per liter in the evening compared to the morning hours.
