The average petrol price in January was 1.571 Euros, which is 6.3 cents higher than in December 2024. Diesel cost an average of 1.609 Euros in January (plus 6.2 cents). "These price increases are significantly above the three cents per litre that can be justified by the increase in CO2 pricing at the turn of the year," says the ÖAMTC.

Fuel Prices Have Increased

The mobility club sees the cause in the increased oil price. "Especially in mid-January, its level also temporarily raised the prices at the pumps to the highest levels of the year so far, 1.619 for Super and 1.659 for Diesel. Towards the end of the month, this increase was somewhat relativized, so that since the beginning of February, you can refuel a bit cheaper. Currently (4th February 2025), the median prices are 1.586 (Super) and 1.612 Euros (Diesel)", the ÖAMTC calculated in a press release. In Vorarlberg, Tyrol and Salzburg, prices are usually above the Austrian average.

Tip: Avoid Motorway Petrol Stations

As always, the most expensive fuel is along the motorways. "There, the highest prices rose in mid-January from 2.099 to even 2.129 Euros and - unlike the average prices - are currently still at this level," says the club.

(APA/Red)

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