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The boom in motorhomes in Germany is attracting thieves. In Brandenburg, stolen campers frequently reappear on the A12 near Frankfurt (Oder). Police checks are catching stolen caravans.
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The boom in motorhomes in Germany is attracting thieves. In Brandenburg, stolen campers frequently reappear on the A12 near Frankfurt (Oder). Police c...
The boom in motorhomes in Germany is attracting thieves. In Brandenburg, stolen campers frequently reappear on the A12 near Frankfurt (Oder). Police checks are catching stolen caravans.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.65 /l
€2.30 · £1.96/l
89 of 93
pricier than 95% of countries
Diesel
$2.59 /l
€2.25 · £1.92/l
135 of 141
pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.94 /l
€2.55 · £2.18/l
39 of 40
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
50 of 53
pricier than 92% of countries
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