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Time is moneyHorrible fuel prices! How you can save on gas now
Reaching for the fuel nozzle is almost a luxury!
Because of high fuel prices, the federal government is now releasing part of Germany's oil reserves. In addition, gas stations should only be allowed to change prices once a day. However, fuel will probably remain expensive – and that will be a big problem for your wallet in the long run. We have a few tips for you on how you can get something cheaper despite the rising prices.
Valuable tips for cheap gas at the gas station
It's actually quite simple: If you have to refuel, you have to refuel. In times like these, most people would probably prefer to avoid gas stations. In North Rhine-Westphalia, a liter of fuel often costs more than two euros. More than ever for a long time. Therefore, it is definitely worth comparing prices. The motto is to refuel smartly to save money.
Reading tip: Filling up is becoming more and more expensive – more than two euros per liter in North Rhine-Westphalia
There is concrete digital help to tap into your wallet less: Price comparison apps show which gas stations have the cheapest gas at the moment. To save money this way, you may have to take a little detour, but it's definitely worth taking a look at your cell phone.
Reading tip: Five valuable tips! This way you save money when refueling
Also good to know: Over the course of a day, prices can vary between eight and ten cents per liter. “You will notice that between 8 and 9 in the morning during rush hour you will have the highest gas prices. It is cheaper, if you have the opportunity, in the afternoon. From 5 p.m. it gets cheaper until late in the evening.”explains Holger Bach from ADAC Württemberg. For a normal small car, you can save four to five euros per tank of fuel. So time is money.
But be careful: the price of fuel usually rises again from around 9 p.m. In addition, gasoline is usually more expensive on Fridays than on other days because more people fill up there. And: “Fuel is usually cheaper outside the motorways. It's worth getting off the motorway and using the navigation system to look for a petrol station.”says expert Bach.
Gasoline will probably remain expensive for the time being. The gas station association even expects that it will soon cost even more. One more reason to make sure you refuel smartly.
