Bundestag backs fuel tax cut

Germany's Bundestag passed a new "Tankrabatt" fuel tax cut to lower petrol and diesel prices nationwide from Oct. 1 until year-end, though critics called it insufficient.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

High prices: There are far better options than the gas discount

The government approves the gas discount. Unfortunately, no one is considering better alternatives

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Handelsblatt

Energy prices: Yet another tank discount - when will it be cheaper and by how much?

The return of the tax cut on gasoline and diesel is now a done deal. What does that mean for the average driver?

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Handelsblatt

Fuel prices: Path clear for new tank discount - three months of relief

To push down the sharply rising prices at the pumps, another multi-billion-euro tax cut is set to take effect as early as next week. The coalition is rushing it through—will it be enough?

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Die Zeit

Spritpreise: Bundestag beschließt neuen Tankrabatt

Der Bundestag hat die Senkung der Energiesteuer auf Benzin und Diesel beschlossen, um die hohen Spritpreise abzufedern. Sie gilt ab dem 1. Oktober bis zum Jahresende.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Relief for drivers: Parliament approves fuel tax discount

The black-red coalition has kicked off tax cuts on petrol and diesel. They take effect from October 1. Here are answers to the most important questions.

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Handelsblatt

Fuel prices: Söder calls for fundamental reform of energy taxes

After weeks of waiting, the government now aims to reduce the high costs of diesel and gasoline. CSU leader Söder says that's not far enough. His demand is fundamental and forward-looking