Fuel prices: Rich wants to reduce sales tax on petrol and diesel - and announces further measures
The Minister of Economic Affairs wants to relieve fuel tax burdens, and further assistance is conceivable for companies. However, she does not support proposals from her coalition partner.
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has proposed reducing the value-added tax on petrol and diesel to 7% from 19%. This would provide relief directly at the pump, she said, after a meeting of G20 energy ministers in the US. The proposal comes as fuel prices in Germany have risen sharply due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and related oil supply issues. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a government relief plan on Tuesday, but its details are yet to be specified.
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