Future of the gas station site in Friesenheim: What’s coming now!

Future of the gas station site in Friesenheim: What’s coming now!

An exciting topic is on the agenda of the Friesenheim local council next Tuesday, July 1st. At 6 p.m. they meet in the community center at Luitpoldstrasse 48 to discuss a total of 17 points. The status report on the former gas station site on the corner of Ritterstrasse and Sternstrasse, which has been lying derelict for some time now, is particularly explosive. Lawyers are involved and are helping to clarify the situation, while the mayor Thorsten Ralle (CDU) will give an up-to-date overview. During the obligatory residents' question hour, citizens have the opportunity to raise their concerns.

Not only the gas station area is dealt with, but also traffic matters in the district. The focus is, among other things, on replacing dirty signs on Sternstrasse and using the Eberthalle parking lot, which is used as a practice area for driving schools and for trucks and caravans. Joint checks by the law enforcement service and the police should also be carried out in order to put a stop to the so-called “speeder racing weeks”.

Price increases at gas stations

Prices at gas stations in Friesenheim are also a current topic. As reported on June 25, 2025, oil companies and gas station operators must legally report changes in fuel prices to the Market Transparency Office of the Federal Cartel Office within five minutes. Just today there were price increases again: Super petrol and Super (E10) became more expensive by €0.14, while diesel became more expensive by €0.12. These adjustments will take effect at 6:31 a.m. The consumer information services always keep drivers up to date and provide helpful price information, so you should pay attention to the prices displayed before refueling so as not to fall into the cost trap.

Industry study sheds light on the gas station market

The Federal Association of Independent Gas Stations and Independent German Petroleum Traders (bft) recently published an interesting study on the gas station market. This provides information about developments in the sector under changing conditions. The filling stations face numerous challenges, such as uncertain political guidelines, the stable international situation in the energy market and the shortage of skilled workers. Digitalization also poses cost issues for many operators, while at the same time they have to introduce new fuel and charging current offerings as well as innovative services.

However, the study also shows positive aspects: the number of gas stations will remain stable until 2024 and the number of cars will continue to grow. With an increase in the number of electric cars to around 1.4 million, it is becoming increasingly important for gas stations to adapt to this and adapt their services accordingly. A high earning potential is seen in the shop business, which underlines the importance of these sales.

How the gas station will develop for the citizens of Friesenheim remains to be seen. The coming days could provide some answers, especially at the local council meeting. Interested citizens are warmly invited to raise their voices and actively participate in the discussion.

For further information on current developments, it is also worth taking a look at rheinpfalz, ich-tanke and the bft websites.