Commentary: Fuel discount – why 17 cents relief won't save anyone
The government's relief measures are just a drop in the hot stone, and diesel prices could continue to rise. The bill is paid by the consumer - and politics are powerless.
Fuel prices in Germany remain high, with diesel over 2.40 euros per liter and Super E10 over 2.20 euros per liter. The federal government has decided to lower the energy tax by 17 cents per liter from October, but this reduction is seen as insufficient. Despite this, fuel prices are expected to remain high, and the diesel market situation may worsen due to increased seasonal demand, Saudi Arabia's inability to deliver crude oil to European refineries, and a potential US diesel export ban.
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