Mobilitätskosten: Tankrabatt gestartet
Für drei Monate reduziert der Bund die Steuern auf Sprit. Wie komplett er weitergegeben wird, muss sich erst zeigen.
Starting this midnight, the second fuel tax rebate this year took effect. A reduction of 16.7 cents per liter for gasoline and diesel is set to provide relief, but how much of that rebate will be passed on to consumers remains to be seen in the coming hours and days. There is no direct obligation for gas stations to lower prices, although it is expected that prices for fuel leaving storage or refineries will drop noticeably at most service stations from midnight, as was the case with the previous rebates in May and June, and even in 2022.
In addition, fuel had become cheaper on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Fuel and Energy Association (en2x) has announced that the rebate will be distributed from midnight. The ADAC is more skeptical, stating that prices will decrease gradually. Fuel market expert Christian Laberer had warned in advance that consumers might not receive the full rebate due to absorption effects.
September was the most expensive fuel month on record. This decline in prices was reflected in the higher inflation rate. The tax rebate has been controversial, with critics pointing to its imprecision, its dampening effect on the incentive to save on fuel, and the fact that it does not reach consumers fully. Supporters argue that there is currently no better way to alleviate the burden on drivers.
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