While SCS Software did not explicitly detail the fuel price hike in the official 1.44 changelog, players quickly noticed the drastic increase during the Open Beta . The following table illustrates the dramatic price shifts per liter (in Euros) recorded during the May 2022 update: v1.43 Price (€) v1.44 Price (€) % Increase +97.30% Austria +88.79% Germany +78.69% Latvia +72.64% Poland +56.57% Russia -1.92% Community and Mod Response
The sudden surge led many players to seek more dynamic realism through Steam Workshop mods like by creators such as Nener . Realistic Fuel Prices – May 2022 1.44
: Drivers began prioritizing fueling in countries with lower costs, such as Russia (€0.51) or Luxembourg , or upgrading to Large Garages to receive a 15% discount on fuel at their home base. While SCS Software did not explicitly detail the