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Austria’s Fuel Price Model Drives Up German Gas Prices
Since the implementation of the Austrian model at German gas stations starting April 1, 2026, fuel prices have…
Climate Activist Neubauer Slams High Gas Prices Demands Sustainable Mobility
Luisa Neubauer, a prominent figure of Fridays for Future in Germany, expressed her dissatisfaction with the current high…
Union Boss Verdi Demands More Action Against Soaring Gas Prices
Frank Werneke, the chairman of the union Verdi, stated that the planned reduction of the energy tax is…
EU Commission Advises Against Oil Gas Tax Cuts Amid Energy Crisis Fears
The European Commission plans to tackle the impacts of the energy crisis by reducing consumption of oil and…
German Politician Demands Faster Gas Price Cut Ahead Of May Day
The CDU’s general secretary, Carsten Linnemann, has called for an acceleration in the introduction of the fuel discount,…
Gas Station Association Slams New Fuel Discount Calling It A Short Term Fix
The gas station association believes that the coalition’s measure to lower fuel prices by 17 cents for two…
Driving Costs Soar Fueled By Rising Gas Prices
The average cost of driving has risen considerably recently, mainly due to increased fuel prices. According to the…
Iran Conflict Expected to Keep Electricity And Gas Prices High Says Eon
Filip Thon, the head of Eon Energy Germany responsible for the company’s domestic distribution business, stated that the…
Greens Accuse Merz of Leadership Failure Over Soaring Gas Prices
Greens leader Franziska Brantner has criticized the current federal chancellor, Friedrich Merz (CDU), accusing him of failing to…
Trump Champions American Oil and Gas Sector
Donald Trump promoted American oil and gas on his platform, “Truth Social” on Saturday, stating, “Countless empty oil…
SPD Leader Demands Government Intervention on Soaring Gas Prices
Vice Chancellor and SPD leader Lars Klingbeil continues to advocate for government intervention to ease the burden on…
Niedersachsen Minister Demands Gas Price Cap Slams Federal Government
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies of the SPD, sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and the…
Lindner Slams Government Over Lack of Gas Price Relief
Christian Lindner, the former chairman of the FDP and Federal Minister of Finance, criticized the black-red government’s hesitant…
CDU Wing Demands Weekend Relief Signal Amid Skyrocketing Gas and Energy Costs
Amid rising fuel and energy prices, the socio-democratic wing of the CDU has called upon the black-red federal…
Economist Calls for European Gas Buying Cartel Amid Price Spikes
Faced with sharply rising procurement costs for natural gas, economist Gabriel Felbermayr is calling for European and Asian…
SPD Demands Lower Energy Taxes Gas Price Cap and Superprofit Tax
SPD faction deputy Armand Zorn welcomed a possible increase in the commuter allowance and a reduction in the…
Experts Slam Proposed Commuter Surcharge Citing Rising Gas Prices
Marcel Fratzscher, president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), criticized the potential increase of the commuter…
Germany’s Anti-Trust Body Predicts Sharp Gas Price Drops After US Iran Truce
Following the oil price drop due to the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the President…
German Gas Storage Levels Secure Supply Through Normal Market Activity
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU), stated that the supply of natural gas is secure even…
German Stock Market Rallies Oil and Gas See Price Drops
The DAX gained significantly on Wednesday, closing at 24,081 points on the Xetra exchange. This represents a 5.1…
Young Union Leader Dampens Hopes for Cheaper Gas Prices
Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Young Union (CDU), has tempered expectations regarding further measures to lower fuel prices.…
Experts Doubt Quick Gas Price Drops Despite Iran Tensions
Monika Schnitzer, chairwoman of the Expert Council for Assessing Overall Economic Development, does not anticipate that the ceasefire…
Cartel Authority Investigates Gas Station Price Hiking Violations
The Federal Cartel Office is investigating initial breaches of the new regulation stipulating that gas station operators may…
Aiwanger Slams New Gas Station Rules Calling Them Embarrassing
Bavaria’s Minister of Economics, Hubert Aiwanger of the Free Voters party, has sharply criticized the federal government’s efforts…
Germany’s Economy Ministry Takes Clear Stance Against State Gas Reserves
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is increasingly adopting a stance against establishing a potential…
High Gas Prices Fuel Growing Calls For Speed Limits
Amid high fuel prices, calls for speed limits are growing louder in political Berlin. Katharina Dröge, the Greens’…
German CDU MP Demands Fixed Fuel Price Cap as Gas Prices Soar
Facing rising fuel prices, drastic measures are already being considered to protect consumers. Saxon CDU parliamentarian Florian Oest…
Green Party Demands Pragmatic Fuel Cuts as Gas Prices Surge
Faced with rising petrol and diesel prices, Green Party leader Felix Banaszak urges a range of measures to cut…
German Households Pay 12.23 Cents per kWh Natural Gas Prices Spike in Second Half 2025
In the second half of 2025 private households in Germany paid an average of 12.23 cents per kilowatt‑hour for…
Left Criticizes New Gas Station Price Rule as Ineffective
The Left criticized the delayed entry into force of the new pricing rule for petrol stations.“It first could…
PIK Director Demands Levy on New Oil and Gas Heaters Amid Building Modernisation Plan
Ottmar Edenhofer, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, has suggested a fee on new oil‑ and…
German Energy Imports Could Cost an Extra €20 Billion as Iran War Drives Oil and Gas Prices Up
The increase of oil and gas prices caused by the Iran war is expected to add a double‑digit‑billions‑euro…
Green Data Centers Return to Gas as Operators Build Their Own Turbines Amid Renewable Mandates
Data‑center operators are planning their own gas power plants despite legal requirements for renewable energy. Handelsblatt reports that…
Germany Delays Construction of New Gas Power Plants
Construction of new gas power stations in Germany is still stalled. Even two months after the basic agreement…
DAX Opens Weak as Oil and Gas Prices Surge
30 a..m., a drop of about 2 % from the previous day’s close. The largest fall was seen in Rheinmetall,…
Bundesnetzagentur Warns of Rising Gas Prices
The German Federal Network Agency warned that the recent surge in gas prices is a cause for concern.Klaus Müller,…
German Gas Storage Operators Safe Through Winter But Alarmed for 2026‑27 Heating Season Focus on Summer Refill
German gas storage operators are confident that there will be no shortage for the remainder of the current…
Sachsen‑Anhalt Leader Pushes for Fuel Tax Cut as Gas Prices Surge
In response to rising fuel prices at service stations, Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident Sven Schulze (CDU) has urged the federal…
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…