Expensive refueling: Basic agreement on fuel discount and price cap for gasoline
The Federal Government agrees on relief for commuters. The states are also involved. What's at stake.
The German government has reached a basic agreement on a fuel discount and a price cap on gasoline and diesel to alleviate the burden of high fuel prices. The tax on gasoline and diesel is to be reduced by 17 cents. A fuel discount was already in place from early May to late June, providing similar relief. The discount is planned to be extended, with the Länder expected to contribute financially, but the exact start date and duration are unclear.
The price cap, inspired by models in Luxembourg and Belgium, is also planned but its implementation date is not specified.
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