Fuel prices: Government stepping up the pace on fuel discount
As of October 1st, refueling is supposed to become cheaper. The federal government is introducing its fuel discount today.
The German government is speeding up plans for a fuel discount, with a draft law set to be approved by the cabinet. The proposed law would reduce the energy tax on diesel and petrol by around 14 cents per liter from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This would result in a saving of up to 17 cents per liter at the pump, including value-added tax.
The government expects to forego 2.485 billion euros in tax revenue, with states covering half of the cost. The discount aims to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, which have increased significantly since the Iran war.
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