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Germany Considers Windfall Tax Amid Rising Fuel Prices

Germany plans measures including a windfall tax and price caps as fuel prices rise due to Middle East conflicts, with diesel up 42 eurocents per liter, data shows.

Summary by Deutsche Welle
Germany is set to pass legislation to put the brakes on rapidly rising gas prices. Berlin says a tax on petroleum profiteers is under consideration, but adds that it's too early for any drastic action.

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Germany considers windfall tax amid rising fuel prices

Germany is set to pass legislation to put the brakes on rapidly rising gas prices. Berlin says a tax on petroleum profiteers is under consideration, but adds that it's too early for any drastic action.

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Germany weighs windfall tax on oil firms' wartime profits

Germany is considering the introduction of a windfall tax on hefty energy-sector profits after oil prices surged due to the Middle East war, a finance ministry source told AFP on Thursday.

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Italy, Spain, germany... What Are Our Neighbours Doing in the Face of Rising Fuel and Gas Prices?

As energy prices fly away as a result of the war in the Middle East, the government is not planning at this stage to lower taxes on fuels. Unlike some of France's border countries, which have taken steps to stop this speculation on prices. - Italy, Spain, Germany... What are our neighbours doing in the face of rising fuel and gas prices? (International).

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Germany Weighs Windfall Tax as Iran War Drives Fuel Price Surge

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"Cut Off at the Gas Station: Klingbeil Has over-Profit Tax Checked – Commuters Should Benefit

Fuel prices have risen sharply – especially in Germany. According to a report, Minister of Finance Klingbeil has examined an over-profit tax for mineral oil companies.

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German Minister Eyes Windfall Tax on Oil Firms to Ease High Energy Costs - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events

(Reuters) – German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is examining additional ways to relieve consumers from rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, including introducing a windfall tax on oil companies, his ministry said on Thursday. The money gained from the tax could be used to finance an increase in the commuter allowance, for example, ...

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merkur.de broke the news in on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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