Bundestag Approves Fuel Tax Reduction; AfD Proposal Rejected
Daily Monitor
April 24, 2026
Bundestag Approves Fuel Tax Reduction; AfD Proposal Rejected
The Bundestag has enacted a fuel tax reduction to alleviate rising fuel prices.
From early May to the end of June, taxes on diesel and gasoline will be reduced by approximately 17 cents per liter. This decision aims to provide financial relief to consumers amid increasing fuel costs. The proposal put forth by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was not accepted.
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