Tax policy
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Fuel tax cut on petrol and diesel takes effect
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The German government's fuel discount took effect at midnight. Taxes on petrol and diesel drop by about 17 cents per litre for two months. It remains unclear how quickly pump prices will reflect the cut.
The Bundestag passed a reduction of the air travel tax in the evening. Lower rates from before May 2024 will apply starting July 1.