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German Conservatives Propose Tax Cuts to Combat Soaring Gas Prices

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Thorsten Frei, a German conservative lawmaker, supports a sales tax cut on gasoline to combat high prices amid rising international oil costs due to geopolitical tensions. With upcoming state elections, Chancellor Merz faces pressure as his party's support declines. Frei advocates quick action to implement relief by October 1.

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Friedrich Merz has announced that he wants to relieve drivers, and now his group leader has proposed measures.

·Berlin, Germany
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Representatives of the ruling coalition in Germany have called for urgent measures to lower gasoline and diesel prices, including reducing the VAT rate or restoring the so-called fuel discount, Deutsche Welle reports, News.bg reports. The leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag noted that reducing VAT on gasoline and diesel would bring immediate relief to drivers and businesses. As an alternative, he proposed a return to the f…

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The leadership of the CDF/CSS faction in the Bundestag called on the German authorities to urgently reduce the VAT on petrol and diesel or return the "fuel discount" to stabilize prices, transfers Deutsche Welle. In the ruling coalition, the FRG advocated urgent measures to reduce the cost of petrol and diesel fuel, including a reduction in the VAT rate or the restoration of the so-called fuel adjustment, reports that the CDF/CSS faction in the …

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The prices for petrol and diesel are rising, the pressure on the coalition is growing. Union leader Thorsten Frei pleads for tax rebates – and sets a concrete time frame.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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With his announcement to tackle the heavy burden of expensive fuel, Chancellor Merz has sparked a heated discussion. Experts warn that the chorus of supporters is growing. Head of Group Frei formulates a possible compromise.

·Hamburg, Germany
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Super gasoline costs an average of 2.30 euros per litre for the first time, diesel is also approaching its peak. While CDU/CSU Group leader Thorsten Frei is bringing a rapid reduction in VAT into play, there are many more ideas.

·Berlin, Germany
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berliner-sonntagsblatt.de broke the news on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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