The prices for diesel are as cheap as in years. But there is an increase in the holidays.
The good news – at least for many drivers – first: the fuel prices in Austria have reached a new low point. Eurosuper was last last in September 2024, diesel was last cheaper in Feber 2022. “Compared to the maximum prices in January, the decrease is almost ten percent, which is gratifying for drivers,” says Arbö state director Martin Heissenberger.
The construction prices are falling stronger
In 2022, the Ukraine War and the CO2 tax led a price rally in motion. The lower prices for crude oil are responsible for the current decrease. “The price of a barrel of crude oil has fallen by around 20 percent since January. Comparing the fuel prices of Eurosuper and Diesel in Austria, which have fallen by around ten percent, you can see again that the mineral oil companies have not passed on the drivers,” says De Heissenberger.
Holiday season is threatening
He doubts that the currently low price level will take: “Whether the fall in fuel prices will continue in the coming weeks or whether the mineral oil companies will make fuel again at the start of the holidays.”
Tips to save money
According to Arbö, you want to refuel more cheaper, you have to drive to the gas pump shortly before 12 hours, because the prices can be increased at noon. You must avoid gas stations on highways and highways.
Source: Krone
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