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Tank shock in Prenzlau: Over 3 euros for diesel – repayment uncertain!
In Prenzlau, an extremely high diesel price of 3,328 euros caused a stir; Repayments are currently uncertain.
Tank shock in Prenzlau: Over 3 euros for diesel – repayment uncertain!
There was recently a stir among drivers in Prenzlau that caused a lot of conversation. On Monday, a man from Uckermark issued a fuel receipt for 20.03 euros at a self-service gas station for just 6.02 liters of diesel - a liter price of over 3.32 euros! This price not only met with disbelieving faces, but was simply incomprehensible to many customers and perceived as extremely high.
The excitement quickly led to action: The employees at the gas station closed the affected gas pumps and informed the gas station tenant Martin Strempel. He didn't hesitate for long and immediately contacted Rheinland Fuels GmbH. It was discovered there that the high price was caused by a technical transmission error. The price correction followed promptly, but the question remains: What about the difference for the customers already affected?
Repayment options unclear
Martin Strempel has already announced that he will contact his partner to examine the possibility of a repayment. However, as of Tuesday this week, no decision had been made. Meanwhile, other readers reported similar price shocks at gas stations in Eberswalde and Neubrandenburg, where diesel prices of up to 3,349 euros per liter were recorded.
In times of price changes at gas stations, it is particularly important to be informed. A helpful resource for this is the consumer information service from ich-tanke.de. The service provides information about current fuel prices and lets drivers know what prices are currently prevailing at gas stations. According to the Market Transparency Office, gas station operators are obliged to report price changes within five minutes, which ensures that prices are updated in a timely manner.
Price trends and outlook
However, not all gas stations are required to report their price data; Smaller providers with lower sales can exempt themselves from this. In a current report from the gas station magazine, the market transparency office states that the average price for diesel in 2024 was around 1.65 euros per liter and was therefore around 8 cents cheaper than in the previous year. Gas stations often adjust their prices more than 20 times a day to respond and remain competitive.
Looking ahead to the coming months, it is expected that changes to the CO2 levy at the start of 2025 could have a greater impact on prices. These changes and the volatile price situation show how important it is for drivers to stay informed and find the best prices.
In the Uckermark and beyond, people continue to watch with interest to see how further price shocks develop and what measures gas station leaseholders and operators take to protect and treat their customers fairly.