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Fine drops at the pump (archive image): petrol and diesel are becoming more expensive in the Ukraine war
Photo: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/ picture alliance/dpa
The Ukraine war caused new record prices at gas stations in February.
Both Super E10 and Diesel reached record levels at the end of the month.
The ADAC collected the relevant data.
The monthly average fuel prices reached unprecedented levels.
Compared to the previous month, the price of
petrol
rose by 7.2 cents to
1.742 euros
.
The price of
diesel
increased by 6.6 cents to an average of
1.662 euros
.
The last day of February was therefore the most expensive day of the month - and at the same time "the most expensive day ever" at the pumps.
The Super E10 reached an average price of 1.816 euros, a liter of diesel cost an average of 1.737 euros.
Drivers' club calls for relief
The main reason for the high prices is Russia's attack on Ukraine.
According to the ADAC, the war led to new highs on the international raw materials markets.
The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil recently fluctuated around 100 US dollars (89.52 euros).
Just three months ago, the price for a barrel was around 70 US dollars.
In view of the high fuel prices, the ADAC called for relief for drivers.
The increase in the tax distance allowance of 38 cents should apply from the first kilometer in the future.
Currently, the flat rate is only calculated from the 21st kilometer.
The ADAC also advised motorists to make greater use of the price fluctuations at petrol stations.
However, the rise in the price of fuel has been dragging on for a while.
About a week ago, the ADAC had found slightly lower prices.
However, this was preceded by a continuous increase over two months.
However, the demand for a higher commuter allowance is controversial.
"The commuter allowance does not help the small purse, as research clearly shows," said Ottmar Edenhofer, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), at the beginning of February of the "Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung".
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