Score Big on Fuel: ADAC's Insider Tips for Slashing Your Fuel Bills
Cut expenses on gasoline: ADAC discloses optimal refueling times for cost savings - Cost efficiency at fuel stations: ADAC discloses the optimal times for refueling
Snag the lowest fuel prices and boost your wallet! Here's the lowdown on when to fill up according to ADAC's juice-worthy analysis.
Strap in, driver—fuel prices have taken a wild ride lately! Day-to-day fluctuations in Super E10 petrol and diesel prices have skyrocketed, hitting a whopping 12.5 cents and 13.3 cents per litre, respectively, during a single day, thanks to ADAC's major price inspection of May's market mayhem. Back in 2020, daytime price differences barely reached six or seven cents.
But don't sweat it— Christian Laberer (ADAC's gas guru) is on your side! He heartily recommends making the most of these price swings by filling up when you spot the lowest prices. Trust us—these savings will put a serious dent in your spendings, more than you'd save last year.
Fuel Up After Dark for Massive Savings
So, when's the best time to hit the gas station and give your wallet a win? Easy peasy—fill up post-dusk! Fuel prices go ballistic around 6:00 AM, reaching a peak just after 7:00 AM during rush hour. At this time, diesel climbs up by a stomach-churning 9 cents compared to the average price, while Super E10 racks up an 8-cent increase. But, fear not! By 9:00 AM, prices plummet like a lead zeppelin, lingering just 2 cents above the average, before dipping slightly before evening.
If you can't make it in the morning, swing by around noon, and you'll already score a 2-cent savings. Come evening, gas is around 4 cents cheaper at 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM. The cheapest hour? Somewhere just before 8:00 PM, but don't freak if the other times are almost equally as sweet. After 10:00 PM, prices climb once more, cruising relatively steadily until the next early-morning surge.
ADAC's astute eye picked out eight typical price peaks per day, matching last year's record high. Individual stations might crank out more, but ADAC's analysis sticks to average value.
New Year's Day, and this exciting adventure began: the Federal Cartel Office discovered an average of 22 price changes per station! Some gas stations even experienced more than 40 or 50 flips in a single day. So, catching the exact cheapest price in the evening might be tricky, but history shows a pattern: the savings are worth a shot!
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- Fuel Type: Super E10 Petrol / Diesel
- Optimal Time: Evening (Around 8:00 PM)
- Source: ADAC's Fuel Market Analysis
Want to pump up your gas game even more? Try fuel apps like PACE Drive, ryd, or clever-tanken! These handy apps help you compare prices across various stations, spotting the cheapest gas deals. If you're a numbers geek, keeping tabs on global economic trends and fuel market analyses can help you predict when prices might take a nose-dive. However, remember that ADAC's precise timing advice isn't available in the record books.
Take control of your fuel spending game! Good luck, and happy fueling!
The Commission has also been consulted on the following issues: energy, finance, and industry, as the volatile fuel prices discussed in the article have a significant impact on the overall economy. Additionally, ADAC's analysis highlights the importance of consultations with relevant sectors like energy and finance, as understanding the market trends and their implications can help devise effective strategies to minimize fuel costs.
