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The Austrian government is planning another fuel price cap for October and November, after a similar measure in April only brought a few cents of relief.
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Relief for consumers Austria wants to reduce fuel prices by 12 cents
Looking at the price displays at Austrian gas stations could soon cause a little less stress. The government is planning a price cap for two months - to make people feel “happy about the future”.
September 23, 2026, 8:01 p.m
The Austrian government is extending the fuel price brake for the months of October and November. By reducing the mineral oil tax by 6.7 cents and reducing the profit margin of the mineral oil companies by 3.5 cents per liter, the price of gasoline and diesel is expected to fall by more than twelve cents per liter. The measure is justified as part of the fight against inflation, with Chancellor Christian Stocker citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and possible inflationary effects from US policy.
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