"Petrol prices in Germany have risen by far more than in other EU countries, with an increase of around 11 euro cents per liter between March 30 and April 6. In contrast, prices in Poland and Austria either remained stable or declined due to government intervention."
"The '12 p.m. rule' in Germany allows gas stations to raise prices only once per day at midday. Critics argue this could lead to sharp price increases at noon to compensate for the restriction on later adjustments."
"ADAC, Germany's motorists' association, reported that the initial days following the introduction of the new pricing rule saw average price jumps of more than 10 cents nationwide."
"An Economy Ministry spokesperson indicated that it is too early to draw firm conclusions regarding the effectiveness of the new law on petrol prices."
Gas prices in Germany have risen sharply, increasing by around 11 euro cents per liter from March 30 to April 6. In contrast, neighboring countries like Poland and Austria saw stable or declining prices. The introduction of the '12 p.m. rule' in Germany, which limits price increases to once daily, has led to initial price jumps of over 10 cents. Critics warn that this policy may inadvertently raise prices. The Economy Ministry states it is too early to assess the law's effectiveness.
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