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New parking spaces for camper vans are being created at the Wisseler See leisure park in Kalkar. The spaces will be located directly by the water. Construction work is currently underway.
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New parking spaces for camper vans are being created at the Wisseler See leisure park in Kalkar. The spaces will be located directly by the water. Con...
New parking spaces for camper vans are being created at the Wisseler See leisure park in Kalkar. The spaces will be located directly by the water. Construction work is currently underway.
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
$2.56 /l
€2.21 · £1.90/l
88 of 94
pricier than 93% of countries
Diesel
$2.53 /l
€2.19 · £1.88/l
132 of 141
pricier than 93% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.81 /l
€2.43 · £2.09/l
39 of 41
pricier than 93% of countries
LPG
$1.28 /l
€1.11 · £0.95/l
52 of 54
pricier than 94% of countries
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