After two weeks with a downward trend, they are Gas prices increased significantly again in Germany. The ADAC determined an increase of 14.1 cents for E10 premium gasoline and 16.3 cents for diesel. It is the biggest jump since the 12 o’clock rule was introduced at the beginning of April. It states that prices can only be increased once a day.
Decided at the same time Bundestag and Bundesrat the fuel discount. From May 1st, the mineral oil tax on petrol and diesel will be reduced by around 17 cents for two months.
After Easter, fuel prices tended to fall for around two weeks and were well away from their previous highs. Already on Thursday prices had risen slightly: Super E10 had become more expensive on a nationwide daily average by 1.1 cents to 2.074 euros per liter, diesel by 2.3 cents to 2.150 euros per liter. The fact that things are now going up again is probably due, among other things, to the price of oil, which for the Brent variety, which is important for Europe, is now back over $100 per barrel (159 liters).
Klingbeil expects the fuel discount to be passed on to consumers
The head of the Federal Association of Consumer Organizations, Ramona Pop, said that the fuel discount should not be allowed to “trickle down” to the oil companies. “The federal government must ensure that the billions in aid are passed on in full to consumers,” said the former Green politician.
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) expressed the “clear expectation” that the oil companies would pass on the tax cut. “That’s why we have antitrust law, that’s why there’s political pressure and why there’s also a critical public.” There was already a temporary one in 2022 Fuel discount given. At that time, fuel prices had fallen, but not to the full extent of the tax cut.