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Hubig Demands Year-Long Rule to Cap Daily Gas Price Hikes
Justizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) says she wants the planned rule that will allow fuel stations to raise their prices…
MPs Demand Next-Week Rollout of Gas Price Cap
Members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have urged Federal Economy Minister…
Grimm Criticizes New Single‑Per‑Day Gas Price Increase Rule
An economist who also serves on the supervisory board of Siemens Energy, Veronika Grimm, sharply criticized a proposal to restrict…
DAX Falls Sharply While Oil and Gas Prices Surge
On Wednesday the Dax fell sharply, trading at 23,640 points at Xetra’s close-down 1.4 % from the previous day’s…
Union Keeps Door Open for Fuel Profit Tax to Tackle Rising Gas Prices
Steffen Bilger, the first parliamentary managing director of the CDU’s Union faction in the Bundestag, said he does…
German Government to Limit Daily Gas Station Price Hikes to Once Per Day
German economic minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) announced after a cabinet meeting that, in line with the “Austrian model”, gas…
JUSO Seeks Fuel Price Cap to Support 49 Euro Ticket Amid Rising Gas Prices
German Green Party leader Philipp Türmer is calling for a price cap on gasoline amid steep fuels inflation.…
TIV Urges Gas Prices to Hit €2.50 as Oil Price Surges
The German roadside‑fuel interest group, the TIV, says it expects oil giants to immediately pass on the price…
Economist Veronika Grimm Warns of Inflation Rise as Oil Gas Prices Surge Amid Iran War
Veronika Grimm, a leading German economic forecaster, warns that the ongoing Iran conflict will push oil and gas…
DAX Opens Weak on Heavy Losses as Oil and Gas Prices Surge
The German markets opened on Monday morning with steep losses. By 9:30 a.m. the DAX traded at about…
German Solar and Gas Power Hit Record 438.2 Billion kWh in 2025, Up 1.4% From 2024
In 2025 Germany generated 438.2 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity that was fed into the grid. According to provisional…
Bundesbank President Rejects Gas Price Cap Despite Mixed Past Experience
The President of the German Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, rejected direct interventions such as an oil‑price brake and pointed to…
Ex Monopoly Commission Chief Urges Vigilance as Gas Prices Rise
Former head of the Monopol Commission, Achim Wambach, urged both the federal government and the Federal Cartel Office to…
Schwesig Urges Rapid Refilling of Gas Storage Amid Iran War Price Surge
Faced with rising energy prices triggered by the war in Iran, Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania’s Minister‑President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) has urged…
DIHK Warns of Rising Economic Risks as Iran War Worsens and German Gas Stores Run Low
DiHK President Peter Adrian has expressed concern about the economic risks posed by the Iran conflict, particularly the…
Greens Urge German Cartel Office to Intensify Gas Station Price Investigation
The Greens have asked Germany’s Federal Cartel Office to scrutinise the current fuel‑price spikes at German service stations…
German Gas Prices Could Spike to €2.60 As Trade Expert Warns of International Pressure
Considering the international situation, trade expert Gerrit Heinemann from the University of the Lower Rhine warns that gasoline prices…
Gas Prices Surge 25% as Middle East Conflict Escalates
The ongoing escalation in the Middle East has pushed gas prices higher still, with a roughly 25 % jump…
German Grid Agency Predicts Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict and Global Market Pressure
According to Klaus Müller, chief of the Bundesnetzagentur, a conflict in Iran is likely to push German gas prices…
Gas Prices Surge 25 % After Middle East Tensions as EU Spot Hits 48 Euros per MWh
After the escalation in the Middle East, gas prices surged by roughly 25 % on Monday. At noon, European…
German Gas Station Association Warns of Long Queues Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
The gas‑station trade association is bracing for queues at pumps over the coming days and weeks because of…
RWE CEO Proposes Two‑Year Strategic Gas Reserve, Challenges Current Fill‑Level Rules
Markus Krebber, chief executive of RWE, has called for the creation of a strategic gas reserve to be rolled…
SPD Accuses Gas Stations Of Nickel And Dime Over Iran War Fuel Price Hikes
The SPD says that the rapid rise in fuel prices at gas stations-attributable to the Iran war-is unjustified.…
Greens Blast Minister Reiche’s Gas Subsidy Plan as “Total Madness”
The Greens sharply rejected Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s (CDU) push to expand gas subsidies in Germany.In a statement…
Reiche Expands German Gas Production to Secure Energy Future
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche announced that Germany will broaden its support for domestic gas production. “We have our own…
Wadephul Denies Weidel Claims German Gas Not Exported to Ukraine
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) accused AfD party chair Alice Weidel of spreading a deliberate lie about alleged German…
Germany Faces Over 640 Billion Euro Cost From CO2 Emissions Each Year 2024 Greenhouse Gas Release Exceeds 640 Billion Euro In Damage
Germany’s greenhouse‑gas emissions released in 2024 are estimated to cause more than €640 billion in damage, according to new…
Germany Spends 60 Million Euros on Emergency Gas Reserve as Storage Levels Drop
Germany’s gas system has incurred a short‑term security buffer costing roughly €60 million, according to the business magazine “Capital”.…
German Economy Ministry Reaffirms Gas Security Amid US‑Iran Tensions
The Federal Ministry of Economics maintains that Germany’s gas supply remains secure, even amid tensions between the United…
Reichstag Firefighters Respond to Gas Leak Alarm
On Thursday morning, a large-scale fire‑brigade response was triggered at the Reichstag building. According to several media outlets,…
Reichstag Gas Alarm Sparks Firefighting Response, Authorities Issue Safety Clearance
Authorities have cleared the Reichstag building after a gas alarm triggered a fire‑brigade response. The alarm sounded at…
German Minister Unveils Crisis Tool to Secure Gas Supply
Germany’s federal economy minister, Katharina Reiche of the CDU, announced plans to secure gas supplies in case of…
Greens Accuse Reiche of Inaction Over Germany’s Low Gas Supply As Winter Threatens
The Greens have accused Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) of inaction over Germany’s low gas‑storage levels. “The…
AfD Calls for Nationalisation of Gas Storage in Bavaria
The AfD faction in the Bavarian state parliament is calling for the nationalisation of gas storage facilities. They…
German CDU Faction Calls for State Intervention as Gas Storage Levels Drop
In light of the very low fill levels in German gas storage, the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction is calling…
Union and SPD Reject Greens’ Warning of Gas Shortage
The Union and the SPD in the Bundestag dismissed the Green caucus’s warnings of an imminent gas shortage…
Schnitzer Warns Germany of US Gas Extortion Risk
Monika Schnitzer, a Munich economist, warned that Germany could become vulnerable if it relies almost entirely on US‑sourced liquid…
Saxony Premier Urges Increased Use of Local Brown Coal Power Amid Empty Gas Stores and Rising LNG Imports
In light of dwindling gas‑storage levels and rising imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas, State Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has urged…
Sudden Gas Storage Drop Threatens System Overload in Southern Germany
Facing diminishing storage levels, the gas‑storage sector warns that Germany’s gas system-particularly in southern Germany-could become overloaded. Sebastian Heinermann,…
BDEW Calls for Strategic Gas Reserve to Secure Germany’s Energy Future
In the debate over future gas supply security, the German Association of Energy Utilities (BDEW) supports the creation…
German Regulator Declares Gas Supply Stable Despite Low Storage
Klaus Müller, president of Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), has made it clear that he will not describe the…
DIW Economist Calls for Gas Conservation as German Storage Levels Drop
Claudia Kemfert, an energy economist at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), urged the public to conserve…
German Government Faces Uncertain Costs for New Gas Power Plants, EU Deal Leaves Consumers in Limbo
After reaching a framework agreement with the European Commission on building new gas power plants, it remains unclear…
DAX Slides Sharply as Oil and Gas Prices Surge
The German DAX sank steeply on Thursday. At the Xetra closing, the index traded at 24,309 points, a…
Germany Economy Ministry Confident Gas Supplies Secure Even Amid Low Storage Levels
Germany and the Federal Network Agency say there is no gas shortage this winter. In a written reply…
Greens Warn Government Over Heating Law Cost Risks From Gas Dependence
The Green Party has warned that the German government is proposing too many changes to the heating law.…
Union Fights Tax Hike on Gas Cars
The proposal by a faction within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to significantly increase the taxation of company…
Gas Supply Secure Amidst Winter Chill
Germany’s energy regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur, has declared the nation’s gas supply secure despite recent frigid weather conditions. President…
Germany’s Gas Supply Secure Despite Winter Storm
“German Energy Regulator Confirms Secure Gas Supply Amidst Winter Challenges, Highlights Previous Investments” Despite current winter storm conditions…
EU Restricts New Gas Plant Approvals
Negotiations between the European Commission and the German government regarding energy infrastructure strategy are nearing a conclusion, revealing…
RWE Urges Government to Fast-Track Gas Plant Auctions
Germany’s largest power producer, RWE, is intensifying pressure on the federal government to expedite the tendering process for…
Germany’s Gas Supply Secure Despite Cold
Germany’s largest power producer, RWE, has publicly asserted the nation’s gas supply is secure heading into winter, despite…
Gas Supply Secure Despite Cold
The President of the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), Klaus Müller, has declared that Germany’s gas supply is…
Fluorinated Gas Emissions Decline
Germany’s use of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) saw a slight decline in 2024, according to figures released Monday…
Germany Rethinks EU Gas Car Ban
The German automotive sector’s future hangs precariously in the balance as Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) voices support…
Germany Blocks Gas Deal Debate
The German Green Party’s leadership is claiming a significant victory in its ongoing campaign to block natural gas…
Gas Prices Dip Again
Fuel prices across Germany have continued their downward trend, offering a brief respite for motorists but overshadowed by…
Merz Cheers EU Shift on Gas Car Ban
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has welcomed the European Commission’s…
EU Mulls Compensation for Gas Car Permits
The European Commission is reportedly poised to introduce a significant shift in its strategy regarding the planned phase-out…
EU Greenlights Gas Cars Beyond 2040
Negotiations surrounding the European Union’s fleet emission targets have resulted in a significant weakening of previously ambitious climate…
Gas Prices Plummet
Recent weeks have witnessed a noticeable decline in fuel prices across Germany, a development offering fleeting relief to…
Germans Reject Gas Car Ban
A growing sentiment of opposition is taking hold across Germany regarding the European Union’s planned ban on new…
Gas Networks Face Dismantling
A seismic shift is occurring within Germany’s energy sector, as a growing body of providers openly question the…
Gas Prices Dip Slightly
Recent weeks have seen a slight easing of pressure at the German fuel pump, with prices declining marginally.…
EU Charts Course Away From Russian Gas
The European Union has formally adopted a phased-out import ban on Russian natural gas, marking a significant, albeit…
Gas Demand Surges Nationwide
Germany’s gas consumption has surged this year compared to 2024, prompting renewed debate about energy policy and the…
German Left Slams Gas Debate as Deceptive
The debate surrounding potential future energy supplies from Russia has ignited a fierce political backlash, with Left Party…
Gas Prices Surge Across Nation
Fuel Prices Surge in Germany, Sparking Debate Over Market Transparency German motorists are facing a sharp increase in…
Gas Prices Flat Diesel Rises
Fuel Price Discrepancies Highlight Shifting Economic Pressures in Germany Recent fluctuations in German fuel prices are revealing a…
Gas Prices Surge
Fuel Price Surge Sparks Debate Over Diesel Disparity and Policy Impact A significant increase in fuel prices across…
EU Targets Russian Gas Exit by 2027
The European Union has moved closer to severing its reliance on Russian gas, with member states overwhelmingly agreeing…
EU Gas Ban Sparks Member State Clash
Negotiations surrounding a proposed EU ban on Russian gas imports have intensified, revealing deep divisions among member states…
Gas Car Ban Flexibility Looms
The German government is signaling a potential shift in its approach to CO2 fleet emission targets, sparking debate…
Gas Power Expansion Risks Costly Overreach
Germany’s Energy Transition Faces Scrutiny as Government Considers Gas Power Expansion Internal debate is escalating within the German…
Gas Prices Dip Again
Fuel Price Declines Offer Limited Relief Amidst Underlying Market Concerns Recent fluctuations in Germany’s fuel market have seen…
Gas Price Caps Debated
The southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg is spearheading a push for a significant overhaul of Germany’s fuel pricing…
RWE Eyes Strategic Gas Reserve
The head of German energy giant RWE, Markus Krebber, is advocating for the establishment of a strategic natural…
Germany Italy Push Back on EU Gas Car Ban
A rift has emerged within the German government and between Berlin and Brussels over the EU’s stringent carbon…
Gas Prices Stalled
Fuel prices in Germany have remained largely unchanged this week, according to data released Wednesday by the ADAC…
Gas Prices Inch Up
Fuel prices across Germany have seen a slight increase compared to the previous week, according to a recent…
Scholz Used Authority Amid Gas Crisis
A recent request filed under freedom of information laws has revealed a correspondence suggesting former Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
German Gas Storage Operators See Winter Calm
German natural gas and hydrogen storage operators are expressing confidence regarding winter preparedness. The industry initiative, Energien Speichern…
Spy Agency Helped Avert German Gas Crisis
German intelligence agency, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), played a pivotal role in averting a collapse of Germany’s energy supply…
Gas Profits Surge in Germany
Data released from Germany’s gas grid operators reveal consistently high returns, raising questions about the impact on consumer…
EU Greenlights Nuclear and Gas as Green Investments
The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected a legal challenge brought by Austria concerning the…
Gas Prices Inch Up For German Drivers
Drivers in Germany are facing increased costs at the gas pump compared to the previous week. According to…
Gas Shift Hurts German Wallet
A recent study by the management consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG), reported by the German business daily “Handelsblatt”,…
RWE Sees Gas Situation Relaxed Despite Low Storage Levels
Despite lower gas storage levels across Germany, RWE CEO Markus Krebber remains optimistic. While acknowledging that storage levels…
RWE Urges Gas Power Plant Push
Germany’s largest energy company, RWE, has urged Economy Minister Katherina Reiche to expedite the tender process for new…
Gas Drilling Sparks Green Party Outcry
Drilling operations have commenced off the coast of Borkum, Germany, triggering a strong response from Felix Banaszak, leader…
Germany Considers Gas Boost for Green Hydrogen Transition
Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, is considering a transitional approach to decarbonizing industrial processes that…
Gas Prices Plummet To Year’s Low
Consumers switching or entering new gas contracts are currently benefiting from significantly lower prices compared to the beginning…
Germany Well Prepared For Winter Gas Supply
Germany appears well-prepared for the upcoming winter gas supply, according to Timm Kehler, Managing Director of the German…
Germany Splits on Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
A developing disagreement within the German federal government centers on the potential deployment of carbon capture and storage…
Germany Considers Loan Guarantees for Foreign Gas Plants
The German federal government is considering providing credit guarantees worth €893 million for gas-fired power plants abroad, according…
Green Minister Questions Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
Lower Saxony’s Environment Minister Christian Meyer has indicated a cautious approach towards carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology,…
Gas Bill Relief Germany Sees 34 Billion Euro Cut
The German federal government is planning a relief package of approximately €3.4 billion for natural gas customers by…
Gas Power Plans Face Climate Union Pushback
Plans by German Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU), to incentivize the construction of new natural gas-fired…
Gas Prices Ease Slightly
Fuel prices in Germany experienced a slight decrease at the end of July, according to the latest analysis…
Stocks Surge Oil Gas Prices Rise
The German stock market experienced a significant boost on Tuesday, with the DAX index closing notably higher. At…