Fuel prices; application for authorization as a provider of consumer information services.

Do you want to inform consumers about current fuel prices at service stations? Then you can use real-time data from the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels under certain conditions.

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If you want to use real-time data on fuel prices at service stations for consumer information, you must apply to the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels for approval as a provider of consumer information services (VID).

The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels collects real-time price data for the following fuels at public service stations in Germany:

E5,
E10 and
diesel.

As an approved provider of VID, you can use the data for the purpose of consumer information.

You must meet and credibly demonstrate certain requirements for approval.

You can submit your application for approval as a VID provider to the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels online or informally, preferably in writing (by mail, fax or e-mail).

As an approved provider of VID, you must inform the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels if

Your business information changes. For example, if you have a new address or a different contact person is responsible.
you cease your business activities as a VID.

If you do not comply with the legal requirements, the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels may - depending on the circumstances of the individual case - refrain from passing on the data or withdraw your approval.

Admission may be applied for by:

Individuals and
companies.

You make a credible case that

You will use the data provided by the Motor Fuel Market Transparency Unit to inform consumers about current fuel prices nationwide; and
the consumer information
- is intended to be permanent
- is published by means of a nationwide information service, and
- is not limited to a specific target group.

Required document/s
You must provide the MTS-K with the following information and documents as part of the application process:
- A brief introduction of yourself or your company for which you are applying for approval as a VID;
- a detailed description of your (planned) VID. Questions may include:
- - What is the medium or media of publication?
  - What form will the presentation take?
  - What is the mode of operation?
  - How does the consumer retrieve the data?
  - What information can consumers receive?
- Explanation,
- - which target group your offer is intended to reach,
  - whether and, if so, how your target group differs from the general public and
  - under what conditions the service is also accessible to other target groups.
- Presentation,
- - when you will start providing consumer information and
  - how you guarantee that your offer will be permanently available from this date.
- Presentation of the geographical availability of your offer under the following aspects:
- - Your offer includes all service stations nationwide.
  - Your offer can be accessed nationwide.
- Presentation of how frequently you will update price data and how you will guarantee the necessary technical performance.
- Presentation of your business model or the financing of your offer.
Note:
Add supporting documents, if available. You will need a power of attorney if you are submitting the application on behalf of another person or organization.

You can apply for approval as a VID provider using the online procedure or informally, preferably in writing (by mail, fax, or e-mail).

Online procedure:

Access the online application on the federal portal (verwaltung.bund.de). This will guide you step-by-step through the necessary information, which you can enter electronically.
Upload the required documents as a file (in PDF, DOC, JPEG, PNG file formats, maximum 10 megabytes per file) and submit the application.

Note: For the online application you need an electronic identification document, for example the online function of your identity card.

The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will contact you if there are any queries or missing documents.
The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will send you
- a notice of approval as a supplier of VID or
- a notice of refusal.

Other Application:

Compile the documentation and information necessary to establish credible eligibility requirements.
Include the following information in your informal application:
- Name of applicant.
- Address
- E-mail address
- Designation of your VID
- Name of a contact person and
  - their telephone number
- if available:
  - Fax number
  - Name of the legal representative or the person responsible according to the Telemedia Act or the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty as well as
    - their address and
    - telephone number and
    - Fax number and
    - e-mail address.

Note: On the website of the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels you will find assistance in drafting the application.

Please send your application preferably in writing (by mail, fax or e-mail) to the Bundeskartellamt, Market Transparency Unit for Fuels.
The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will contact you in case of queries or missing documents or information.
The Market Transparency Unit for Fuels will send you
- a notice of approval as a provider of VID or
- a notice of refusal.