Diesel Price Today
National average from 18,000+ stations across Germany. Price trend, cheapest times and context behind the current price level.
Avg. diesel price
€2.192
per litre
Context
Why is diesel so expensive right now?
ADAC market update
On April 9, 2026, ADAC reported a first slight easing in diesel. The overall level still remains high because the oil market and noon rule continue to keep pressure on prices.
CO₂ levy 2026
Germany's CO₂ tax rose to €55 per tonne — adding approx. 4–5 cents per litre of diesel.
Heavy freight demand
Diesel powers Germany's freight sector. High HGV demand keeps diesel structurally above petrol prices.
Refuelling tactics
When to get cheap diesel?
Best time of day
kurz vor 12:00 Uhr
Since the April rule, this is the most important point before the only daily mark-up. Additional cuts can still follow later in the day.
Cheapest days
Mon–Wed: cheap · Fri–Sat: expensive
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