Fuel prices: Where do drivers benefit most from the fuel discount?
Current data shows how the fuel discount affects petrol prices. There are differences between diesel and petrol, Shell and Aral. But the location of the petrol station also plays a role.
Germany's fuel discount, introduced on October 1, has led to varied price changes across different fuel types and stations. According to data from the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) and the Ifo Institute, the discount is not being fully passed on to consumers, with prices at some stations, especially those along highways, remaining high.
The discount, which reduces energy tax by 14 cents per liter, translates to a 17-cent reduction for consumers, but this saving is not consistently reflected in pump prices. Free fuel stations tend to offer lower prices than company-owned stations like Aral or Shell, but even here, the discount is not always fully passed on, particularly at weekends when consumers have limited alternative options.
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