Given the high Gas prices The railway union EVG has spoken out in favor of a government price reduction for train tickets. “Instead of being fooled by the oil companies, politicians must use the state-owned company Deutsche Bahn in addition to an excess profits tax,” EVG boss Martin Burkert told the newspaper Picture on Sunday. “A temporary discount of 30 percent on the Germany ticket and price reductions on long-distance transport of up to 50 percent would be a quick and effective relief,” Burkert continued.

In Germany, fuels have become around a third more expensive since the start of the Iran war at the end of February, and the price increase continued in the days before Easter. On Maundy Thursday he reached Diesel prices reached another peak at 2,346 euros per liter. Since April 1st, gas stations have only been allowed to increase their prices once a day. However, the hoped-for relaxation did not materialize.

In order to relieve the burden on consumers, further measures are currently being discussed. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) spoke in favor of one Excess profits tax and a “flexible price cap” at gas stations, Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) is considering one temporary increase in the commuter allowance. Green Party leader Felix Banaszak spoke in favor of it Speed ​​limit on highways to reduce demand for fuel.