Germania reduce taxele pe carburanți în pragul alegerilor regionale

Germany will reduce fuel taxes by approximately 17 cents per liter starting in October, as announced by the Berlin government. This decision comes ahead of regional elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the Christian Democratic Party is expected to face significant losses. The tax cuts aim to address soaring fuel prices, with a total fiscal relief of 2.5 billion euros. Additionally, discussions will be held with the oil industry to establish a price cap for fuels by January 2027. The rising fuel prices have become a pressing political issue for Chancellor Merz, whose popularity has declined. The upcoming elections are crucial, especially after the far-right party nearly secured an absolute majority in a recent vote in Saxony-Anhalt.