German motorhome sales fall for third year · VanLife Weekly #34
Motorhome sales in Germany are falling for a third year, and rental firm Vanever has gone bankrupt. Also: a new disposal point on Tenerife.
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Updated 22 August 2026
€1.17
Petrol (RON 91 · E27)
↑3% vs. region avg.
Petrol (RON 95)
LPG (autogas)
↑51% vs. region avg.
CNG
E85 (ethanol)
Full tank (80 L, diesel)
562 BRL
€94 · $109
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
70.28 BRL
€11.71 · $13.67
Per-station prices are shown where official open data is available:
The list of countries is expanding.
Up to 60 R$ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 5593 stations
Up to 63 R$ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 4360 stations
Up to 66 R$ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 4464 stations
Up to 71.16 R$ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 458 stations
Up to 99.6 R$ difference per 60 L tank
Based on 4778 stations
€0.17 per 1 BRL · updated weekly
When this section launched, some countries had few price sources, so the earliest points on the chart may be inaccurate. We keep adding new sources — recent data is more reliable.
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Your single price applies to every country on the route.
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Porto Alegre → Montevideo
960 km · ~€113 · ~2 days
Brazil 830 km ·
Uruguay 130 km
Campo Grande → Asuncion
840 km · ~€98 · ~2 days
Brazil 680 km ·
Paraguay 160 km
Rio Branco → Lima
1,350 km · ~€160 · ~3 days
Brazil 950 km ·
Peru 400 km
Rio de Janeiro → Florianopolis
920 km · ~€108 · ~2 days
Brazil 920 km
Current fuel prices in Brazil: Gasolina Comum — 6.49 BRL (€1.08 · $1.26), RON 95 — 6.87 BRL (€1.15 · $1.34), Diesel S10 — 7.03 BRL (€1.17 · $1.37), GLP — 8.76 BRL (€1.46 · $1.71), GNV — 4.76 BRL (€0.79 · $0.93), Etanol — 4.19 BRL (€0.70 · $0.82) per liter.
Available fuel grades in Brazil: Gasolina Comum, RON 95, Diesel S10, GLP, GNV, Etanol.
The local gasoline grade is Gasolina Comum.
Brazil ranks #5 out of 10 countries in Latin America by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through Brazil.
Average pump price ( · Brazil) ≈ . Below — how much of it is crude, refining, logistics and taxes. ()
An estimated market model: the crude part is from the current Brent price, refining and logistics from the methodology, tax as the residual (retail price − cost). Not the accounting cost of a specific refinery and not a forecast.
Data is collected automatically from government sources (EU Oil Bulletin, Statistics Norway, etc.) and independent aggregators, with selective manual cross-verification from at least two sources. Official data takes priority.
Prices are for reference only and may differ from actual prices at specific fuel stations.
OpenVan Stations (median) · openvan.camp/maps
ANP Brazil · gov.br/anp
Petrobras Brazil · precos.petrobras.com.br
FuelSaver.one · fuelsaver.one
License CC BY 4.0 — free use, distribution and adaptation with attribution to OpenVan.camp. Fuel data updated: 22 August 2026.
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The Casinha Viageira project, in which a couple travels across Brazil in a motorhome equipped with a library, will make its first stop in Rio de Janeiro state. From September 9 to 21, 2026, the vehicle will visit five municipalities, offering free storytelling sessions, literary activities, and a mobile library.
Andressa Suita and family stayed in a luxury trailer at Barretos festival. Gusttavo Lima's motorhome arrived at Parque do Peão.
The article explains how to adapt a regular car for sleeping during trips. This makes it possible to reach destinations inaccessible by plane.
The National Natural Disasters Association (ANDN) in Vale Verde will receive a motorhome to serve as a mobile base during flood, storm, and tornado response operations. The privately donated motorhome will feature solar power, satellite internet, and rest areas, enabling a nine-person team to work autonomously in disaster zones. The vehicle is expected to reduce reliance on affected municipalities' infrastructure. The association's first mission took place in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu after a tornado in November 2025.
The Casinha Viageira project by Cia Doispralá Doispracá will make its first tour in Rio de Janeiro state. On September 12, 2026, the vehicle will stop at Praça Vital Brasil in Niterói at 10:00 and in Maricá at 17:00. The free event features storytelling, literary mediation, and a mobile library. The "Andanças Fluminenses" tour will also include stops in Inhaúma (13/9), Grajaú (19/9), Tijuca (20/9), and Manguinhos (21/9).
At the 71st Festa do Peão in Barretos, musicians and influencers skipped hotels in favor of camping on the park grounds. Gusttavo Lima set up a motorhome on a Volvo FH 460 chassis with a 540 hp engine, solar panels, and lithium batteries. Ana Castela arrived in a custom Dodge Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn 2026 worth 670,000 reais, while Rafa Kalimann and Nattan came with a motorhome towed by a Ram 3500.
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