17 cents less per liter: Federal government and states agree on fuel discount
Gasoline and diesel are supposed to become cheaper by the end of 2026. A decision paper provides for relief of around 2.5 billion euros.
The German government has agreed on a package of measures with the states to relieve citizens and companies from high fuel prices. The package includes a new fuel discount and a crisis-related fuel price cap, with a total relief of around 2.5 billion euros. The energy tax on petrol and diesel will be reduced by 14 cents per liter until the end of 2026, resulting in a total relief of 17 cents per liter.
The states will contribute 1.25 billion euros to the relief package. A fuel price cap is planned for after the fuel discount ends, with the government to regularly discuss it with the oil industry.
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