German government trims fuel tax

Die Bundesregierung beschloss, die Energiesteuer auf Benzin und Diesel ab 1. Oktober bis Jahresende um rund 17 Cent pro Liter zu senken.

Handelsblatt

Green & Energy: How expensive can refueling get?

Fuel prices are rising sharply. What's behind the rise—and could drivers soon actually have to pay three euros per liter?

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

News blog on federal politics: Government puts fuel discount in place

From October 1 to the end of the year, the energy tax on diesel and gasoline is to be reduced by around 14 cents per liter. Including VAT, the relief amounts to up to 17 cents per liter.

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Der Standard

German government cuts gasoline and diesel prices by 17 cents

The energy tax cut is planned from October 1 to early December. A fuel-price cap from 2027 is also being discussed.

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Handelsblatt

+++ Federal Politics +++: Cabinet approves 17-cent cut in fuel tax

The Union's economic wing calls for reforms to be implemented by winter. The CSU calls for a rapid ban on property expropriations. A change of chancellor would be extremely harmful, according to Laschet. The news blog.

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Handelsblatt

Auto costs: Poll: More than two-thirds in favor of fuel-price cap

The government wants to reduce fuel prices in times of crisis with both another tax cut and a price cap. The latter apparently has broad public support.