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Germany announces fuel measures, criticised

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The German government announced a 17‑cent fuel tax cut from Oct. 1 and a fuel‑price cap by Jan. 1, 2027, prompting opposition and consumer groups to call it untargeted.

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"Diesel prices have surged more than 70% from a year ago due to the U.S. war with Iran"
www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/09/...
September 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Electrification: Rational choice, but too little voice.
Another fossil fuel rebate coming up in Germany. While I can understand the social reasons behind it, it also shows our vulnerabilities.

Whereas since 2022 we personally made a choice for a heat pump, EV and solar, German media and society resisted as much as possible.
September 19, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Another fossil fuel rebate coming up in Germany. While I can understand the social reasons behind it, it also shows our vulnerabilities.

Whereas since 2022 we personally made a choice for a heat pump, EV and solar, German media and society resisted as much as possible.
September 19, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Reposted by Francesco Nicoli

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EU fuel prices hit records; ECB experts say diesel margins yet to peak
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/Ai3Y
September 19, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Rising Diesel Price Is Trump’s Hidden Tax for Iran War
Rising Diesel Price Is Trump’s Hidden Tax for Iran War
Washington sold the war as a national-security necessity. At the pump, loading dock, farm gate, and grocery aisle, Americans are paying the bill
dlvr.it
September 19, 2026 at 4:34 AM

Reposted by Paul Lehmann

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Aside from the madness of climate policy:

Is it really a good idea to use government subsidies to lower the price of a product that has become more expensive due to shortages, thereby further fueling demand—and thus the shortage itself…?
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Saudi Aramco halts crude oil supply to European customers By Investing.com
Saudi Aramco halts crude oil supply to European customers
www.investing.com
September 18, 2026 at 8:45 PM