
Minister Katherina Reiche has had a fuel price cap drawn up that will probably never take effect.
A new bill for a fuel price cap by Minister Katherina Reiche has been criticized because the requirements are considered too lax and drivers are still threatened with high price jumps at the turn of the year.
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Minister Katherina Reiche has presented a bill for a fuel price cap. Experts criticize the effectiveness of the planned measures.
Bill: Ineffective fuel price cap – drivers are threatened with a price increase at the turn of the year
Minister Katherina Reiche has had a fuel price cap drawn up that will probably never take effect. The requirements are so lax that you can collect money at gas stations well above the EU average.
By Stefan Schultz and Markus Becker
November 2, 2026, 2:40 p.m

The Federal Ministry of Economics has presented a draft law for a fuel price cap, which is linked to high hurdles. Maximum prices should only apply in extreme emergencies, which is causing discussions in the coalition and among associations.
Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche wants to link the fuel price cap to other European countries. A draft creates the legal basis, but leaves the introduction open and provides for exceptions.

The Federal Ministry of Economics is planning concrete restrictions for the fuel price cap planned until 2027. The decisive factor should be week-long price increases above the EU average and a time limit of three months.
Due to a lack of capacity in the supra-regional network, Hamburg's energy networks will no longer be issuing new connections for customers with high electricity requirements of 1.5 megavolt amperes or more from Monday. The economy reacts with concern.

Düsseldorf Airport and the aviation industry are faced with the challenge of meeting EU-wide SAF quotas. While the EU relies on market incentives through mandatory quotas, industry representatives warn of high costs and a lack of production capacity.
As of November 1st, the German gas storage facilities will only reach a filling level of 61.2 percent instead of the targeted 70 percent. Experts warn of increased supply vulnerability, while the Federal Network Agency continues to assess the situation as stable.