Only a few hours after the tank discount was lifted, motorists have to dig significantly deeper into their pockets again.
Berlin/Frankfurt – The traffic light government’s tank discount was a controversial measure and was only intended to last three months anyway. Now the reduction in the energy tax on fuel has been lifted since midnight, September 1st. But just a few hours later, this is clearly noticeable at many gas stations.
A quick evaluation by the German Press Agency shows: At almost 400 gas stations in Munich, Berlin and Hamburg, fuel prices rose sharply between 6 a.m. and 6.30 a.m. on Thursday. The data was determined using ADAC fuel price data. The prices at many gas stations were significantly higher than in the same period on Wednesday.
End of the tank discount: fuel prices rise significantly when the tax cut ends
Super petrol of the E10 variety cost more than 2 euros on Thursday morning at most of the gas stations examined. On Wednesday morning, not a single gas station examined had priced beyond this threshold. Diesel, on the other hand, already cost more than 2 euros at the majority of the gas stations surveyed on Wednesday. On Thursday, the diesel price at most petrol stations was well above 2.10 euros, sometimes even more than 2.30 euros.
Arithmetically, the price of the E10 could increase by 17 cents as a result of the repeal of the 35 cent tax cut for diesel. However, prices had already risen significantly in the past two weeks. In addition, petrol station operators also bought at the reduced tax rate until Wednesday and could therefore initially sell petrol and diesel more cheaply. Until the tax cut is lifted – also known as the tank discount – has a full impact on customers, so it could take a while. (ktho/dpa)
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