{
  "id": 10902704,
  "title": "Zähneknirschen an Zapfsäule: Teurer Sprit: Fünf Tipps, wie Autofahrer sparen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/zahneknirschen-an-zapfsaule-teurer-sprit-funf-tipps-wie-autofahrer",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T08:59:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/zaehneknirschen-an-zapfsaeule-teurer-sprit-fuenf-tipps-wie-autofahrer-sparen/100254625.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The upcoming fuel price discount aims to curb high gasoline prices. While prices at filling stations are expected to drop overnight on Thursday, they will not be particularly low. However, a few tricks can help save some money. Here are the five tips that are easy to follow: 1. Compare prices - Where is the gasoline cheapest in the surrounding area? Price comparison apps and websites such as \"ADAC Drive,\" \"ACE App,\" \"Clever Tanken,\" \"mehr-tanken,\" or \"PACE Drive\" provide an overview. They get their prices from the Market Transparency Office for Fuels, as stated by the Federal Cartel Office. These services are listed on the agency's website. You can also use the popular Google Maps app to see gas stations and their current prices per liter for regular unleaded gasoline. Check prices just before driving off. Price comparison websites typically offer a search based on the zip code. Users can set a radius, such as ten kilometers, to quickly see where gasoline is cheapest nearby. On longer trips, comparing prices on the go is not very helpful. 2. Fill up before noon - The time of day also plays an important role. Since April, Germany has been observing the 12 o'clock rule: gas stations may only raise prices once a day - at 12:00 PM - while lower prices are allowed at all other times. This means it's best to fill up before noon. Later in the afternoon and evening, prices tend to be slightly lower, according to analyses from the ADAC. 3. Take short detours if necessary - Whether a short detour for filling up is worth it depends on how much gasoline you want to purchase, how much you save per liter at the cheaper station, and how much fuel the car consumes for the extra distance. In short, the longer the route, the lower the price at the other station should be. A short detour, such as leaving the highway, often makes sense as price differences can be substantial here. Those living near a neighboring country with significantly lower gasoline prices, like Poland, should carefully consider the additional travel time, vehicle wear, and stress against the savings they might achieve. 4. Start early and let the engine brake - The ADAC advises driving at a steady pace, shifting gears early - around 2,000 revolutions per minute - and maintaining a low speed. When braking, make full use of the engine brake. Therefore, when reaching a red light, downshift the gear. 5. Maintain a constant speed - Especially on the highway, this is noticeable: driving fast consumes much more fuel. This is because aerodynamic resistance increases faster than speed, according to the ADAC. For cost-saving purposes, you don't need to step on the gas pedal as aggressively, and staying around 130 km/h, the average speed, is recommended by the Transport Club. Other small tips: regularly check tire pressure and keep it at or above the recommended level (found on the fuel cap, B-pillar, or owner's manual). Remove unnecessary cargo from the car and remove roof racks and other accessories once they are no longer needed. Use the air conditioning and heating sparingly - they also increase fuel consumption.",
  "summary": "Ab morgen gibt es wieder einen Tankrabatt. Kraftstoff dürfte zwar direkt günstiger werden, doch das Preisniveau bleibt hoch. Warum Vergleichen wichtig ist - und wie Sie den Geldbeutel noch entlasten.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}