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

: These mods provided weekly fuel price adjustments, typically updated every Tuesday or Wednesday, based on live market data.

In , the Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) version 1.44 update introduced a significant shift in the game's economy by synchronizing in-game diesel costs with soaring real-world fuel prices . This change caught many players off guard, as fuel costs in certain regions jumped by nearly 90% compared to the previous version. The May 2022 Price Surge

: The high prices made "Fuel Consumption" skills and careful route planning more strategically relevant for managing company finances.

: 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.

The sudden surge led many players to seek more dynamic realism through Steam Workshop mods like by creators such as Nener .