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Refueling: This is how you save money at the pump

2021-09-17T08:58:06.597Z


A visit to the petrol station can currently quickly become expensive because fuel prices are rising. However, these tips can save you money when refueling.


A visit to the petrol station can currently quickly become expensive because fuel prices are rising.

However, these tips can save you money when refueling.

Kassel - Gasoline prices are rising and reaching for the tap is getting more and more expensive.

This is due to the rising prices of crude oil and the energy tax.

Some consumer advocates believe that fuel could cost two euros per liter in 2022.

Commuters in particular are dependent on their vehicle and have to dig deep into their wallets for regular refueling.

With five simple tips, however, you will soon be able to make real savings when refueling.

Rising gasoline prices: With these five tips you can save on refueling

As the Rheinische Post reports, on the one hand you should compare the gasoline prices of the various providers.

Although these are more or less based on each other in terms of price, the price varies from petrol station to petrol station.

Although it usually differs by only a few cents, extrapolated to the total amount, several euros can be saved as a result.

To get a better overview of the current fuel prices in the area, the following apps are available:

  • "Clever Tanken" for iOS and Android.

  • "ADAC fuel prices" for iOS and Android.

  • "More fueling" for iOS and Android.

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With five simple tips, you can make real savings when refueling.

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© Sven Hoppe / dpa

On the other hand, attention should also be paid to the brand of the petrol station.

Free petrol stations are usually particularly cheap compared to large chains such as Shell, Esso or Aral.

As a study by the General German Automobile Club (ADAC) shows, the Jet is on average around six cents per liter cheaper than other chains.

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Tips for cheaper refueling: the time and place of the gas station are important

In addition, consumers should pay attention to the time when they visit the petrol station.

Most start the day with high prices, which they slowly lower again in the evening.

As a rule, the cheapest time to fill up is between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Even before an upcoming trip by car, drivers should think about when and where they can fill up their vehicle. Basically, it is advisable to stop for fuel in Germany, as fuel prices are often more expensive in neighboring countries. According to ADAC, a liter of diesel costs on average around ten cents in the Netherlands and a liter of super around three cents more than in Germany. At the moment, the prices for refueling * differ considerably from place to place - an expert explains why this is the case.

However, you should avoid filling up at motorway petrol stations.

The prices there are generally much more expensive than in cities or on country roads.

As the ADAC informed, an Agip petrol station on the A5 autobahn demanded 30 cents more per liter in August of this year.

It is therefore always advisable to find out about possible petrol stations and their fuel costs before starting your journey.

In addition, you can already pay attention to a few points when buying a car in order to be able to save fuel.

(Alina Schröder)

List of rubric lists: © Sven Hoppe / dpa

Source: merkur

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