weekend fuel prices plummet, expected surge over the weekend
German Fuel Prices Decline Ahead of Ascension Weekend
Fuel prices at German gas stations have witnessed a significant drop prior to the Ascension weekend, according to reports by the ADAC in Munich. As of Wednesday, a liter of E10 gasoline was selling on average at 1.671 euros nationwide, marking a decrease of 1.1 cents compared to a week ago. The decline in diesel prices has been even more pronounced, with a drop of 1.6 cents to 1.548 euros.
The automobile club advises motorists to fill up their tanks in the evening before their journey during the extended weekend, as fuel prices tend to be a few cents cheaper in the evening than in the morning.
The decrease in fuel prices can be attributed to a variety of factors, including lower wholesale energy prices and related market dynamics. Fuel prices are heavily influenced by the costs of crude oil and natural gas in the wholesale market, as well as emission allowances in the EU market. Fluctuations in these wholesale prices generally lead to changes at the pump.
Furthermore, seasonal factors and holiday weekends like Ascension often prompt temporary price adjustments. Stations and suppliers may reduce prices to attract travelers or manage demand spikes strategically. Past patterns show that prices can fall just before major travel weekends due to market conditions and retailers' pricing strategies aimed at consumer affordability and competitive positioning.
Source: ntv.de, AFP
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