Following rising energy costs driven by tensions in the Middle East, fuel prices in Germany have hit record levels, while theft incidents have also reportedly increased significantly.
According to German media, the surge in prices—triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—has led to a noticeable rise in fuel theft cases across the country.
Data from ADAC shows that diesel prices have reached a record average of €2.44 per liter. Super E10 gasoline also climbed to €2.19, marking its highest level of the year.
As reported by DPA, a particularly sharp increase in fuel theft has been observed in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The State Criminal Police Office recorded 95 incidents in March, compared to 30 in February. Financial losses also rose significantly, from €65,000 to €189,000.
The newspaper Bild reported that during the Easter holiday, approximately 6,000 liters of diesel were stolen from two construction sites in Baden-Württemberg. Of this amount, 4,000 liters were taken in Pforzheim and 2,000 liters in Calw.
According to police data from Pforzheim, since March, fuel siphoning incidents have been recorded at 29 construction sites and 20 gas stations.
The report also emphasized that despite government measures, fuel prices continue to rise, and regulations limiting price updates to once per day have failed to ease the financial burden on drivers.