Overview
- ADAC calculates 2025 averages at €1.69 per liter for Super E10 and €1.61 for diesel, marking a third annual decline after the 2022 peak of €1.86 (E10) and €1.946 (diesel).
- Prices dropped further in recent weeks, though the ADAC cautions that fuel remains relatively costly and sensitive to oil markets and geopolitical risks.
- From January 1, 2026, the CO2 price will trade in a €55–€65 per tonne corridor, with the Environment Ministry saying the per‑liter effect could range from zero to roughly three cents and typically phases in over several days.
- The ADAC urges benzine drivers to opt for Super E10 as a cheaper, lower‑carbon choice, yet BAFA data show E10 held only 28.2% of domestic gasoline deliveries from January to October.
- Seasonal and intraday patterns matter: media analyses expect a pre‑Christmas price uptick with easing afterward, and ADAC data indicate evenings around 18:00–22:00 are generally the cheapest times to fill up.