Debate on Fuel-Price Reliefs: Rich Against Price Caps and over-Profit Tax
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It is not yet clear how the discharges announced by Chancellor Merz will be implemented because of the high fuel prices. The Federal Ministry of Economics has doubts about the price cap demanded by the SPD or a so-called over-profit tax.
In view of the high fuel prices, Chancellor Merz (CDU) has indicated possible reductions in taxes and levies. However, he does not see an excess profit tax for oil companies as an option, as demanded by Minister Klingbeil (SPD), Merz said.
The fuel prices are rising and rising, which is why Chancellor Merz has announced discharges. What they might look like is discussed strongly. For example, the Ministry of Economic Affairs considers price caps and over-profit tax to be problematic.
High fuel costs put pressure on the Federal Government. Friedrich Merz examines tax reliefs, while Lars Klingbeil demands an EU over-profit tax.
Left boss Ines Schwerdtner criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for his rejection of an "over-profit tax" for mineral oil companies. "With the rejection of the over-profit tax, the chancellor continues to protect the oil companies, instead of getting the money back and providing relief for consumers," she said to the "Rheinische Post" (Wednesday edition). Especially in the dramatic budgetary situation, the money had to be taken where billi…
At present, there is no factual and legal basis for the imposition of a super-profit tax on German oil concerns, which the Chancellor of Germany considers to be ... 15.09.2026, PRIM
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