Billion-Dollar Relief: Merz Government Wants to Cancel Gas Levy – Massive Criticism for Hidden Back Door
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The government of Friedrich Merz has decided to abolish the gas storage levy, which will relieve consumers, but there is also criticism.
The Federal Government is abolishing the gas storage levy, which is intended to relieve consumers by three billion euros.


The Federal Government wants to free consumers from the gas storage surcharge introduced in 2022, but in this bill it keeps a back door open.
The Federal Government wants to push down energy prices. A central element is the elimination of the levy on the storage of natural gas. However, the measure is controversial.
The Federal Government wants to push down energy prices. A central element is the elimination of the levy on the storage of natural gas. However, the measure is controversial.


The cabinet decides first measures on energy prices. It is about a levy for gas customers. However, a big open question remains.
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