Price Cap in the Czech Republic Ends — Gasoline Remains Cheaper

There are many German cars in the lines at Czech gas stations. / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Up to 60 cents cheaper

The price differences compared to Germany remain significant, several drivers reported at a gas station in Ústí nad Labem. Thilo Küpper, for example, drove about 45 kilometers to fill up his tank. “I saw the prices at the gas station back home. They’re currently between 2.39 and 2.40 euros for E10, and I’m definitely saving 50 or 60 cents here,” he said.

Julian Schenderlein made the same observation. “We drive a diesel car, and here it’s 1.55 euros now, whereas back in Dresden it’s 2.20 or 2.30 euros.” He actually came to the Czech Republic for another reason and seized the opportunity right away. “It’s definitely worth driving out here. You save a decent amount, of course, especially with the prices in Germany right now.”

Manfred from Heidenau is also convinced: Despite the 40- to 50-kilometer drive, it was worth it for him. “When I fill up here, I save 30 euros compared to Germany.” For him, that’s reason enough to cross the border once a month.

Prices in Germany Are a “Joke”

Dieter Geißler makes the trip from Dresden regularly. He combines filling up with a trip to the supermarket. “The quality here is just as good as in Germany, which many people forget. And if I can save 50 cents per liter on gas, well, I’m happy to do it,” he said.

He views the large price differences critically. It can’t be right that everything is cheaper all around Germany. “The big corporations are lining their pockets. The Federal Network Agency isn’t doing anything. The government isn’t doing anything,” Geißler said.

Felix from Dresden assessed the situation similarly. “We’re filling up here because gas prices in Germany are a damn joke,” he said. You can fill up cheaper everywhere in the neighboring countries; Germany has taken a wrong turn.

Price Cap in Response to the Iran War

The Czech government, led by right-wing populist and billionaire Andrej Babis, had passed the fuel price cap in early April in response to the energy crisis resulting from the Iran war. The maximum permitted prices were adjusted daily and most recently stood at 43.41 korunas (about 1.79 euros) per liter of gasoline and 42.13 korunas (about 1.74 euros) per liter of diesel. Representatives of the gas station industry criticized the measure from the outset as an “unfortunate” and “unnecessary” step.

Finance Minister Alena Schillerova stated that the price regulation had served its purpose, but the reasons for it no longer apply. The country is returning to market mechanisms. “However, I would like to assure everyone that we will not leave the market unsupervised,” she emphasized. The government is prepared to intervene again at the first sign of any anomalies or abuse.

The Czech Republic has a dense network of gas stations. The largest operators are the Polish Orlen Group and the Hungarian company Mol. The state-owned company Cepro also operates 209 gas stations under the Eurooil brand and 75 under the Robin Oil brand.

Price Cap in the Czech Republic Ends — Gasoline Remains Cheaper

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