»Er funktioniert so leidlich«, urteilt Kanzler Merz im ZDF über den von der Bundesregierung eingeführten Tankrabatt. Der CDU-Chef verteidigt die Regel aber gegen Kritik.
High fuel prices: Friedrich Merz not completely satisfied with the effect of the fuel discount
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Story Timeline
Fri 07:30 - Die Welt
Fuel discounts push gasoline prices below 2 euros in many places
Fri 09:17 - Handelsblatt Politik
Mobility costs: Fuel discount pushes fuel prices down - E10 in the morning below 2 euros
Fri 10:16 - Tagesschau
According to ADAC, fuel discounts reduce fuel prices
Sat 06:35 - Die Welt
“Just a cushion” – fuel discounts only ensure lower fuel prices in the short term
Sat 09:52 - Die Welt
Fuel discounts don’t really appeal to drivers – “Temporarily switch to alternative sources”
Mon 06:57 - Tagesschau
ADAC analysis: Fuel discount not yet fully passed on
Mon 09:24 - Die Welt
Fuel prices are rising significantly despite the fuel discount – “You can’t put up with that”
Tue 04:49 - Die Welt
Transport Minister Schnieder defends fuel discounts and rejects speed limits
Tue 07:47 - Handelsblatt Politik
Fuel discount: Gas stations only pass on a tax advantage of four cents for diesel
Tue 08:42 - Handelsblatt Politik
Ifo Institute: Gas stations only pass on a tax advantage of four cents for diesel
Wed 07:06 - Die Welt
Fuel discount leaked out – “They’re wasting money”
Wed 13:43 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top
Federal politics: Merz: Fuel discount works “so well”
Wed 16:47 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
High fuel prices: Friedrich Merz not completely satisfied with the effect of the fuel discount