Tank Discount in Germany: Companies Probably Pass on some Price Advantages
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A Federal Government body has compared the German fuel prices with those in other countries. The result: The fuel discount is coming in – there are still problems.
Gasoline and diesel have been cheaper for the first time in weeks. This probably also has to do with tax relief – but not only.
In the first few days, however, the transfer of the discount was incomplete. Overall, the Monopoly Commission sees – like many economists – the tank discount as critical.
Former Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) has pleaded for an extension of the tank discount following the failure of the 1,000 euro relief premium in the Federal Council. Altmaier told the TV channel “Welt” on Tuesday. Fuel prices have fallen significantly due to the tank discount and the offer prices on the oil market. This reinforces his view that, unless he has a clever other idea, this tank discount should be maintained until…
The Ifo Institute also calculates a higher transfer than at the beginning. The Monopoly Commission sees structural problems in the run-up to the tax rebate.
The Ifo Institute also calculates a higher transfer than at the beginning. However, the Monopoly Commission already sees structural problems in the run-up to the tax rebate.
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