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At the campsite of the Obstwiesenfestival 2026 in Dornstadt, several people suffered from itchy skin rashes. A camper criticizes the organizers for not warning attendees. The organizers have not yet responded.
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At the campsite of the Obstwiesenfestival 2026 in Dornstadt, several people suffered from itchy skin rashes. A camper criticizes the organizers for no...
At the campsite of the Obstwiesenfestival 2026 in Dornstadt, several people suffered from itchy skin rashes. A camper criticizes the organizers for not warning attendees. The organizers have not yet responded.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 22.08.2026
Super E10
$2.58 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
137 of 142
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.62 /l
€2.25 · £1.92/l
89 of 94
pricier than 94% of countries
Diesel
$2.63 /l
€2.25 · £1.93/l
133 of 142
pricier than 93% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.89 /l
€2.48 · £2.12/l
39 of 40
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.29 /l
€1.11 · £0.95/l
47 of 54
pricier than 85% of countries
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