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A motorhome caught fire while driving on a country road near Ellwangen. The driver noticed smoke from the vents, pulled over, and found open flames under the hood. Firefighters arrived with 31 personnel but could not save the vehicle, with damage estimated at 18,000 euros.
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A motorhome caught fire while driving on a country road near Ellwangen. The driver noticed smoke from the vents, pulled over, and found open flames un...
A motorhome caught fire while driving on a country road near Ellwangen. The driver noticed smoke from the vents, pulled over, and found open flames under the hood. Firefighters arrived with 31 personnel but could not save the vehicle, with damage estimated at 18,000 euros.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 01.08.2026
Super E10
$2.50 /l
€2.17 · £1.86/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
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pricier than 93% of countries
Diesel
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pricier than 93% of countries
Premium Diesel
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€2.43 · £2.08/l
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pricier than 93% of countries
LPG
$1.28 /l
€1.11 · £0.95/l
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pricier than 94% of countries
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