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Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$1.79 /l

AUD2.49 · €1.52/l

67 of 116

pricier than 57% of countries

Petrol

$1.29 /l

AUD1.80 · €1.10/l

47 of 115

cheaper than 60% of countries

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$1.07 /l

AUD1.50 · €0.91/l

24 of 45

pricier than 51% of countries

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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26

Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.

AU Australia 3 days ago

Foreshore in focus

Mallacoota residents and holiday park users recently participated in community consultation sessions for the long-term planning of the Mallacoota Foreshore Holiday Park. The sessions, part of council's master plan development with consultancy ODIN360, aimed to gather input on what people value about the park. Two drop-in sessions were held, building on a previous summer survey.

Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
20.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
13.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

GB United Kingdom 2 days ago 6

Owner of illegal puppy farm in caravan ordered to pay £157,000

Micaela Anderson-Letts admitted causing unnecessary suffering to animals after 35 puppies and one dog were seized from a caravan in Eastbourne. One puppy died. She received a suspended sentence, a lifetime ban on keeping animals, and a confiscation order for £157,269.25.

AU Australia Yesterday 4

Caravan park evictions: cases in Wales and Australia highlight housing insecurity

Long-term caravan park residents worldwide face eviction: in Wales, authorities enforce affordable housing commitments; in Australia, residents are forced out after ownership changes or to make way for tourist rentals.

Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
06.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.

Industry CN China Yesterday 4

Chinese RV maker Xinjiao sees 90% order surge in Australia and New Zealand in Q1 2026

Chinese RV manufacturer Xinjiao (New Giao RV) reported strong order growth in Australia and New Zealand in Q1 2026. January orders rose about 90% year-on-year. The company is expanding its dealer network and increasing production at its Tongxiang plant.

AU Australia 05.04.2026

Highway Reopens After Cyclone Narelle

The North West Coastal Highway in Western Australia has reopened after damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Authorities have implemented a speed-restricted detour, while a section near the Lyndon River Crossing remains closed due to 700mm of standing water. Approximately 100 sites at Bayview Park were filled by Sunday morning.

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