Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner calls for extending Germany's fuel rebate beyond June due to rising prices and upcoming summer holidays. He also suggests suspending the CO2 tax or implementing a fuel price cap, while acknowledging the rebate's financial unsustainability.
Germany's ruling coalition is considering further consumer relief measures as the "Tankrabatt" (fuel rebate) is set to expire at the end of June. Officials indicated that new decisions may be necessary if significant burdens arise, particularly due to ongoing energy price pressures.
Germany's ruling coalition has agreed not to extend the fuel rebate, which expires at the end of June. The rebate, introduced to mitigate the effects of the oil crisis, lowered fuel tax by nearly 17 cents per liter.
German coalition parties are divided on extending the fuel rebate, with SPD opposing it. Discussions also cover NATO cooperation with the US, a parliamentary trip to Taiwan, Berlin's Olympic bid, and financial reforms. Chancellor Merz calls for patience on reforms and criticizes labor representatives.
