German drivers are going to Poland for cheap fuel.
This situation is being assessed as "gasoline tourism."
Against the backdrop of record-high fuel prices in Germany, German drivers are heading to neighboring Poland to fill up their cars at cheaper prices. This was reported by the publication Point.
It is reported that on the morning of April 3, long queues formed at gas stations in the city of Świnoujście, located on the border with Germany. The majority of cars in the queue had German license plates.
Congestion was particularly severe around three closely located stations. To control the situation, the city administration temporarily implemented traffic regulation measures.
Officials explain this situation by the lower fuel prices in Poland compared to Germany. Representatives of the city administration describe the situation as "petrol tourism."
Considering the possibility of further demand growth, authorities are also taking measures to prevent supply disruptions.
In particular, for the Easter holiday period, special permission has been requested from the Maritime Administration to deliver additional fuel via tankers. Due to the geographical features of the area, fuel supply is mainly carried out by sea, but according to standard rules, such transportation is not permitted on holidays.
According to information, within the framework of special measures introduced by the government, a maximum price for fuel is set daily in Poland. As of April 3, the price of A-95 gasoline was 6.19 złoty (approximately 1.45 euros), and diesel fuel was 7.64 złoty (1.8 euros).
These indicators are significantly lower than those in Germany, and this difference is noted as the main factor driving the flow of drivers.
We previously reported that some European countries are setting strict daily limits to prevent panic and "fuel tourism."
