Germany Petrol Stations Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Petrol Stations landscape in Germany, combining national gas stations totals, regional distribution patterns by federal state, and detailed brand-level coverage to reveal how major operators compare in scale and market presence. The analysis highlights market share, network concentration, and geographic reach across the country, supporting strategic decision-making for organisations involved in location planning, competitive benchmarking, retail network optimisation, and market entry evaluation. For businesses working with store locations, POI datasets, or sector-specific insights—such as supermarkets, fuel retailers, convenience chains, or service-based networks—this report offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding market structure, identifying growth opportunities, and analysing the competitive dynamics that shape Germany's Petrol Stations sector.
Top 3 Petrol Station Chains
The three largest brands account for a notable share of the national gas stations. Analysing their combined footprint highlights market concentration and provides a benchmark for network planning.
Full Ranking
The full ranking shows a clear hierarchy between nationally scaled chains and more localised operators. High-ranking brands demonstrate broader geographic coverage while lower-ranked brands often focus on particular regions.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aral | 2,421 | Download |
| #2 | Shell | 1,719 | Download |
| #3 | Esso | 1,270 | Download |
| #4 | AVIA | 897 | Download |
| #5 | JET | 749 | Download |
| #6 | tankpool24 | 640 | Download |
| #7 | Raiffeisen | 639 | Download |
| #8 | Star (Orlen) | 519 | Download |
| #9 | HEM | 442 | Download |
| #10 | Westfalen | 392 | Download |
| #11 | Hoyer | 352 | Download |
| #12 | Eni (Agip) | 313 | Download |
| #13 | OIL! | 271 | Download |
| #14 | Classic | 185 | Download |
| #15 | AS 24 | 167 | Download |
Top 3 brands in Baden-Württemberg
Top 3 brands in Bayern
Top 3 brands in Berlin
Top 3 brands in Brandenburg
Top 3 brands in Bremen
Top 3 brands in Hamburg
Top 3 brands in Hessen
Top 3 brands in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Top 3 brands in Niedersachsen
Top 3 brands in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Top 3 brands in Rheinland-Pfalz
Top 3 brands in Saarland
Top 3 brands in Sachsen
Top 3 brands in Sachsen-Anhalt
Top 3 brands in Schleswig-Holstein
Top 3 brands in Thüringen
Learn more about the largest Petrol Stations brands in Germany in 2026
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There are 2,421 gas stations operated by Aral in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 544 gas stations (22.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Aral accounts for 12.6% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Hamburg — 40 gas stations (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 23.4%. Top competitors: Shell (32), JET (20), Esso (18).
- Berlin — 33 gas stations (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 19.6%. Top competitors: Shell (29), Esso (21), JET (19).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 26 gas stations (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 25.2%. Top competitors: Shell (18), JET (11), Esso (8).
There are 1,719 gas stations operated by Shell in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 377 gas stations (21.9% of the brand’s national footprint). Shell accounts for 8.9% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Hamburg — 32 gas stations (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 18.7%. Top competitors: Aral (40), JET (20), Esso (18).
- Berlin — 29 gas stations (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 17.3%. Top competitors: Aral (33), Esso (21), JET (19).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 18 gas stations (1.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 17.5%. Top competitors: Aral (26), JET (11), Esso (8).
There are 1,270 gas stations operated by Esso in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 369 gas stations (29.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Esso accounts for 6.6% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Berlin — 21 gas stations (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 12.5%. Top competitors: Aral (33), Shell (29), JET (19).
- Hamburg — 18 gas stations (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.5%. Top competitors: Aral (40), Shell (32), JET (20).
- Nürnberg — 15 gas stations (1.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 17.2%. Top competitors: Shell (12), Aral (9), AVIA (5).
There are 897 gas stations operated by AVIA in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 312 gas stations (34.8% of the brand’s national footprint). AVIA accounts for 4.7% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Gütersloh — 8 gas stations (0.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 32.0%. Top competitors: Shell (3), Aral (2), Esso (2).
- Stuttgart, Landeshauptstadt, Stadtkreis — 8 gas stations (0.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.3%. Top competitors: Shell (14), Aral (13), Esso (11).
- Lübeck, Hansestadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 6 gas stations (0.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.8%. Top competitors: Shell (6), Aral (4), tankpool24 (4).
There are 749 gas stations operated by JET in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 183 gas stations (24.4% of the brand’s national footprint). JET accounts for 3.9% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Hamburg — 20 gas stations (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.7%. Top competitors: Aral (40), Shell (32), Esso (18).
- Berlin — 19 gas stations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.3%. Top competitors: Aral (33), Shell (29), Esso (21).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 11 gas stations (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.7%. Top competitors: Aral (26), Shell (18), Esso (8).
There are 640 gas stations operated by tankpool24 in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 130 gas stations (20.3% of the brand’s national footprint). tankpool24 accounts for 3.3% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Gersthofen, St — 4 gas stations (0.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 25.0%. Top competitors: Aral (2), JET (1).
- Lübeck, Hansestadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 4 gas stations (0.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.8%. Top competitors: AVIA (6), Shell (6), Aral (4).
- Leipzig, Stadt — 3 gas stations (0.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.2%. Top competitors: Aral (13), HEM (6), JET (4).
There are 639 gas stations operated by Raiffeisen in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 256 gas stations (40.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Raiffeisen accounts for 3.3% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Wittingen — 6 gas stations (0.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 75.0%. Top competitors: Hoyer (1).
- Aurich (Ostfr.) — 4 gas stations (0.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 20.0%. Top competitors: Aral (2), JET (1).
- Großenkneten — 4 gas stations (0.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 40.0%. Top competitors: Esso (1), HEM (1), Hoyer (1).
There are 519 gas stations operated by Star (Orlen) in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 103 gas stations (19.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Star (Orlen) accounts for 2.7% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
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There are 442 gas stations operated by HEM in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 97 gas stations (21.9% of the brand’s national footprint). HEM accounts for 2.3% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Berlin — 10 gas stations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.0%. Top competitors: Aral (33), Shell (29), Esso (21).
- Hannover, Landeshauptstadt — 7 gas stations (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.5%. Top competitors: Aral (14), Shell (9), Esso (6).
- Hamburg — 7 gas stations (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.1%. Top competitors: Aral (40), Shell (32), JET (20).
There are 392 gas stations operated by Westfalen in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 321 gas stations (81.9% of the brand’s national footprint). Westfalen accounts for 2.0% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt — 19 gas stations (4.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 44.2%. Top competitors: Shell (4), Aral (3), Esso (2).
- Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt — 7 gas stations (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.2%. Top competitors: Aral (13), Shell (6), JET (4).
- Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt — 7 gas stations (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 22.6%. Top competitors: Aral (5), JET (3), Shell (3).
There are 352 gas stations operated by Hoyer in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 116 gas stations (33.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Hoyer accounts for 1.8% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 gas stations (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.8%. Top competitors: Aral (14), Shell (12), Esso (6).
- Walsrode, Stadt — 5 gas stations (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 35.7%. Top competitors: Raiffeisen (3), Aral (1), Classic (1).
- Hamburg — 4 gas stations (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: Aral (40), Shell (32), JET (20).
There are 313 gas stations operated by Eni (Agip) in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 120 gas stations (38.3% of the brand’s national footprint). Eni (Agip) accounts for 1.6% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Lichtenau, M — 1 gas station (100.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 50.0%. Top competitors: Aral (1).
There are 271 gas stations operated by OIL! in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 60 gas stations (22.1% of the brand’s national footprint). OIL! accounts for 1.4% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Hamburg — 10 gas stations (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.8%. Top competitors: Aral (40), Shell (32), JET (20).
- Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt — 4 gas stations (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.7%. Top competitors: Aral (14), Shell (12), Esso (6).
- Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt — 4 gas stations (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.5%. Top competitors: Aral (16), Shell (8), Esso (4).
There are 185 gas stations operated by Classic in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 83 gas stations (44.9% of the brand’s national footprint). Classic accounts for 1.0% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Wurster Nordseeküste — 2 gas stations (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 28.6%. Top competitors: Raiffeisen (1), Shell (1).
- Bahrenborstel — 2 gas stations (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 66.7%. Top competitors: No competitor data.
- Loxstedt — 2 gas stations (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 40.0%. Top competitors: Raiffeisen (1).
There are 167 gas stations operated by AS 24 in Germany as of 07 July 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 56 gas stations (33.5% of the brand’s national footprint). AS 24 accounts for 0.9% of all 19,239 petrol stations in Germany.
- Nürnberg — 4 gas stations (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.6%. Top competitors: Esso (15), Shell (12), Aral (9).
- Alsfeld — 3 gas stations (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 18.8%. Top competitors: Esso (3), Raiffeisen (2), Shell (1).
- Hof — 3 gas stations (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.5%. Top competitors: Esso (4), Hoyer (2), tankpool24 (2).
