"The core of the reform is simple: petrol stations will only be allowed to raise fuel prices once per day, at noon. This follows a model already used in Austria."
"The aim is to prevent the rapid back‑and‑forth price changes that many drivers find frustrating and difficult to track. By limiting increases to a single daily window, the government hopes to make pricing more transparent and easier to plan around."
"Even supporters of the reform acknowledge the measures are unlikely to reverse the broader rise in fuel costs caused by the US and Israeli attack on Iran."
Germany's Bundestag has approved new fuel price regulations to curb sudden price spikes at petrol stations. Under the new rules, price increases will be limited to once per day at a fixed time, while price reductions can occur at any time. The aim is to provide more transparency and predictability in fuel pricing, especially after recent sharp rises linked to geopolitical tensions. The Federal Cartel Office will also gain enhanced powers to investigate pricing practices. The changes are expected to take effect in April, pending approval from the Bundesrat.
Read at The Local Germany
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