Save Money on Gas: Tips & Tricks for Fuel Efficiency | 2024 Guide

German motorists are seeking ways to mitigate the impact of sustained high fuel prices, with experts and organizations like the ADAC offering advice on timing and driving habits. Current prices for Super E10, Super and Diesel vary significantly across the country, prompting drivers to actively compare costs at different stations.

The ADAC, Germany’s largest automobile club, recommends considering the time of day when refueling. While specific hourly recommendations weren’t detailed in available sources, the ADAC’s digital services – including its “ADAC Drive” app – provide real-time price comparisons and historical data, allowing drivers to identify potentially cheaper times to fill up. The app similarly offers a “fuel price history” and “tanken-prognose” (tanking forecast) to help users determine optimal refueling moments. The ADAC’s services cover prices for gasoline, diesel, HVO100, CNG, and LPG.

Several sources highlight the availability of tools for comparing fuel prices. Benzinpreis-Aktuell.de, for example, aggregates prices from over 15,000 gas stations in Germany, drawing data from the official Markttransparenzstelle für Kraftstoffpreise (MTS-K) to provide real-time updates. The ADAC also offers a similar service through its website and app, displaying prices at stations nationwide. These platforms allow drivers to locate the most affordable options in their vicinity.

Beyond timing, fuel-efficient driving techniques are also being promoted as a means of reducing consumption. While the extent of savings from such techniques wasn’t quantified in available sources, the ADAC suggests adopting a more efficient driving style. This aligns with broader recommendations to minimize acceleration and maintain consistent speeds.

The ADAC Drive app also integrates route planning features, including options for eco-routes designed to minimize fuel or energy consumption. The app supports various vehicle types, including cars, motorhomes, and bicycles, and provides information on charging stations for electric vehicles, drawing data from the Bundesnetzagentur. It also offers information on tolls, vignettes, and parking.

The current focus on fuel prices extends beyond gasoline and diesel to include alternative fuels like HVO100, a renewable diesel alternative, with pricing information available in Germany and Austria through the ADAC app. The increasing prominence of electric mobility is also reflected in the ADAC’s services, with a growing database of charging points across Europe.

As of March 24, 2026, no official statements have been released regarding potential government intervention to address rising fuel costs, and the ADAC continues to provide resources for drivers to independently manage expenses.