Germany lowers fuel tax as prices rise amid Middle East tensions
TL;DR
Germany announced a €2.5 billion relief package cutting petrol and diesel taxes by 17 cents per liter and planning a temporary fuel price cap, while pressing for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil companies as Middle East conflicts push prices higher.
- Germany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflicts send prices soaring politico.eu
- Germany cuts energy tax to offer motorists relief from soaring fuel prices Reuters
- Germany news: Merz government approves fuel-price discount DW.com
- Gasoline Tops $10 a Gallon in Germany Yahoo
- SPD Sets 14-Day Deadline on Fuel Price Cap Proposal The Munich Eye
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