The SPD argues that the rebate disproportionately benefits higher-income individuals, such as Porsche drivers, rather than those most affected by rising fuel prices. SPD officials advocate for alternative measures, including a price cap on fuel profits and targeted financial relief for lower and middle-income households. In contrast, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) calls for a permanent reduction in fuel taxes, while opposition parties, including the Greens and the Left, emphasize the need for broader economic relief rather than extending the rebate, which they argue primarily benefits oil companies.