The conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, which began on February 28, has intensified concerns over global oil supply. Volatility in Brent crude prices has quickly translated into higher fuel prices at German gas stations.
According to field data collected by the onbusinessinsight.com team across Germany, fuel prices are now approaching record levels.
€2 Threshold Surpassed
Compared with the period before the outbreak of the conflict (prior to February 28), the speed of the price increase has been striking. Before the escalation, fuel prices had remained relatively stable.
At that time, Super petrol averaged between €1.70 and €1.80 per liter, while diesel was typically priced between €1.60 and €1.70 per liter.
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- Diesel: €2.13 per liter
- Super E10: €1.98 per liter
- Super 95: €2.04 per liter
- Super Plus: €2.16 per liter
How Prices Changed Before and After the Conflict
When compared with pre-war levels, the increase is significant. In the weeks before the conflict, prices remained relatively stable in Germany’s fuel market.
The latest figures indicate that fuel prices have risen by roughly 40 to 50 euro cents per liter since the outbreak of hostilities.
Fuel Price Changes in Germany (Feb 28 – Mar 8)
| Fuel Type | Feb 28 (Average) | Mar 8 (Average) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | €1.72 | €2.13 | +24.3% |
| Super E10 | €1.75 | €1.98 | +13.7% |
| Super (95) | €1.81 | €2.04 | +13.2% |
| Super Plus | €1.90 | €2.16 | +14.2% |
Rising fuel costs are expected to further impact transportation, logistics, and consumer spending if geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global oil supply.
