Debate on relief: Merz promises relief with record-high fuel prices
Refuelling in Germany is getting more and more expensive. The debate about government intervention is gaining momentum. The federal government wants to act.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced plans to relieve the burden on motorists due to high fuel prices. He stated that the government will present a proposal soon, but did not specify the measures. The Chancellor rejected the idea of a windfall tax, which was proposed by the SPD.
The price of fuel continues to rise, with E10 petrol reaching a new high of €2.286 per liter and diesel costing €2.412 per liter. Several proposals have been put forward to alleviate the burden, including a fuel price cap, similar to the one in Belgium, and targeted relief for certain population groups through direct payments.
The SPD has proposed a fuel price cap and a windfall tax on oil companies, while the CDU is considering alternatives, including relief on CO2 prices and a temporary increase in the commuter allowance.
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