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German Stock Exchange Rallies Despite Oil and Gas Price Slump

Trevor Yard — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:22:04 +0000

The DAX index gained ground on Wednesday, closing the Xetra session at 24,737 points, representing a 1.4% increase…

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Miersch Advocates Price Cap for Soaring Gas Prices

Dawn Amber — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:09:03 +0000

Matthias Miersch, the chairman of the SPD parliamentary group, expressed his support for implementing a price cap on…

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Greens Warn Winter Gas Prices Soared By Strait Shutdown

Victoria Chase — Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:04 +0000

Julia Verlinden, an energy expert and deputy parliamentary group leader for the Greens, has urged the government to…

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Monopoly Commission Finds Gas Pump Tax Break Mostly Reaches Consumers

Frank Bowers — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:59:05 +0000

The Monopoly Commission released initial data concerning the implementation of the fuel discount. The advisory body reported on…

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German Gas Storage Levels Dip Alarmingly Operator Lack Incentive to Refill

Chloe Price — Tue, 12 May 2026 04:14:04 +0000

Average gas storage levels across Germany are currently at historical lows, lagging behind levels seen in previous years.…

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Gas Prices Rising Bundesnetzagency Warns Consumers Brace for Higher Bills

Trevor Yard — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:31:04 +0000

The Federal Network Agency indicated that consumers should not rule out higher gas bills. Although most private households…

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Gas Storage Levels Stable Netzagentur Dismisses Low Supply Concerns

Frank Bowers — Sat, 09 May 2026 22:15:10 +0000

The Federal Network Agency has dismissed criticism regarding alleged low levels of gas storage. Speaking to “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”…

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Berlin in Talk with Israel Over Energy Partnership Kerosene and Gas Deliveries

Victoria Chase — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:06:03 +0000

According to a spokesperson for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs in Berlin, Israel has offered to supply…

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April Gas Prices Reach All-Time Highs German Drivers Pay Premium Fuel Costs

Chloe Price — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:14:04 +0000

In April 2026, fuel prices reached new peaks in Germany. According to the ADAC, the average cost for…

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Fuel Tax Cut Partially Impacts Gas Prices At Stations Says ADAC

Dawn Amber — Sat, 02 May 2026 09:55:04 +0000

According to the ADAC, the recent reduction in fuel taxes has only resulted in a partial decrease in…

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Climate Expert Warns German Government Against Risky Oil Gas Heating Investments

Trevor Yard — Fri, 01 May 2026 01:26:04 +0000

The chief economist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) recently warned the federal government about…

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Bundeskartellamt Finds Many Violations Of Gas Station Price Rules

Victoria Chase — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:02:04 +0000

The Federal Cartel Office has reported identifying a substantial number of violations concerning the rule that limits gas…

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Dax Drops Oil and Gas Prices Soar

Frank Bowers — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:01:04 +0000

The market started the week with a downturn, as the Dax index finished Wednesday at 23,955 points, marking…

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Gas prices continue to climb across German fueling stations

Victoria Chase — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:53:04 +0000

Gas station prices across Germany are increasing again. Despite a slight easing observed in fuel costs over recent…

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Climate Protest Against Gas Plants Five Major Groups Unite in Hamburg

Dawn Amber — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:52:04 +0000

Leading environmental groups, including the BUND (German Association for Nature and Popularity), Greenpeace, Campact, and Fridays for Future,…

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Union Promises Third Cash Relief Package for High Gas Prices

Chloe Price — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:25:04 +0000

Due to continued high prices for oil and gasoline, the CDU faction in the Bundestag is preparing a…

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Social Welfare Advocates Demand Taxing Oil Super Profits to Lower Gas Prices

Frank Bowers — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:14:06 +0000

In the ongoing debate over high fuel costs, the Social Association Germany (SoVD) is urging the government to…

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Veba Promises Tax Cut Pass Through but Nopes Not Cheaper Gas

Frank Bowers — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:38:04 +0000

Alexander von Gersdorff, the spokesperson for the “Fuels und Energie” industry association, announced on Friday that the fuel…

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Federal Council Approves Gas Price Cut Boosting Car Owner Savings

Trevor Yard — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:55:04 +0000

The Federal Council (Bundesrat) has given its approval to the fuel discount measure passed by the Bundestag. In…

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German Parliament Passes Gas Discount And 1000 Euro Bonus

Sean Prescott — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:04 +0000

The Bundestag has passed measures involving a reduction in fuel taxes, often referred to as a “tank discount”…

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CSU Politician Slams Gas Station Owners Over Fuel Price Hike

Trevor Yard — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:58:04 +0000

CSU MP and finance policy expert Mechthilde Wittmann reacted with frustration to claims made by gas station operators…

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Austria’s Fuel Price Model Drives Up German Gas Prices

Frank Bowers — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:08:04 +0000

Since the implementation of the Austrian model at German gas stations starting April 1, 2026, fuel prices have…

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Climate Activist Neubauer Slams High Gas Prices Demands Sustainable Mobility

Chloe Price — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:13 +0000

Luisa Neubauer, a prominent figure of Fridays for Future in Germany, expressed her dissatisfaction with the current high…

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Union Boss Verdi Demands More Action Against Soaring Gas Prices

Dawn Amber — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:09:03 +0000

Frank Werneke, the chairman of the union Verdi, stated that the planned reduction of the energy tax is…

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EU Commission Advises Against Oil Gas Tax Cuts Amid Energy Crisis Fears

Frank Bowers — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:01:04 +0000

The European Commission plans to tackle the impacts of the energy crisis by reducing consumption of oil and…

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German Politician Demands Faster Gas Price Cut Ahead Of May Day

Chloe Price — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:05 +0000

The CDU’s general secretary, Carsten Linnemann, has called for an acceleration in the introduction of the fuel discount,…

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Gas Station Association Slams New Fuel Discount Calling It A Short Term Fix

Victoria Chase — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:52:03 +0000

The gas station association believes that the coalition’s measure to lower fuel prices by 17 cents for two…

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Driving Costs Soar Fueled By Rising Gas Prices

Frank Bowers — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:37:03 +0000

The average cost of driving has risen considerably recently, mainly due to increased fuel prices. According to the…

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Iran Conflict Expected to Keep Electricity And Gas Prices High Says Eon

Frank Bowers — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:10:06 +0000

Filip Thon, the head of Eon Energy Germany responsible for the company’s domestic distribution business, stated that the…

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Greens Accuse Merz of Leadership Failure Over Soaring Gas Prices

Victoria Chase — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:28:08 +0000

Greens leader Franziska Brantner has criticized the current federal chancellor, Friedrich Merz (CDU), accusing him of failing to…

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Trump Champions American Oil and Gas Sector

Trevor Yard — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:10:05 +0000

Donald Trump promoted American oil and gas on his platform, “Truth Social” on Saturday, stating, “Countless empty oil…

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SPD Leader Demands Government Intervention on Soaring Gas Prices

Frank Bowers — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:23:03 +0000

Vice Chancellor and SPD leader Lars Klingbeil continues to advocate for government intervention to ease the burden on…

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Niedersachsen Minister Demands Gas Price Cap Slams Federal Government

Dawn Amber — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:24:03 +0000

Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies of the SPD, sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and the…

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Lindner Slams Government Over Lack of Gas Price Relief

Chloe Price — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:02:03 +0000

Christian Lindner, the former chairman of the FDP and Federal Minister of Finance, criticized the black-red government’s hesitant…

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CDU Wing Demands Weekend Relief Signal Amid Skyrocketing Gas and Energy Costs

Sean Prescott — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:35:04 +0000

Amid rising fuel and energy prices, the socio-democratic wing of the CDU has called upon the black-red federal…

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Economist Calls for European Gas Buying Cartel Amid Price Spikes

Dawn Amber — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:09:04 +0000

Faced with sharply rising procurement costs for natural gas, economist Gabriel Felbermayr is calling for European and Asian…

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SPD Demands Lower Energy Taxes Gas Price Cap and Superprofit Tax

Sean Prescott — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:27:03 +0000

SPD faction deputy Armand Zorn welcomed a possible increase in the commuter allowance and a reduction in the…

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Experts Slam Proposed Commuter Surcharge Citing Rising Gas Prices

Chloe Price — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:47:04 +0000

Marcel Fratzscher, president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), criticized the potential increase of the commuter…

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Germany’s Anti-Trust Body Predicts Sharp Gas Price Drops After US Iran Truce

Chloe Price — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:15:08 +0000

Following the oil price drop due to the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the President…

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German Gas Storage Levels Secure Supply Through Normal Market Activity

Victoria Chase — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:17:03 +0000

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU), stated that the supply of natural gas is secure even…

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German Stock Market Rallies Oil and Gas See Price Drops

Chloe Price — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:57:04 +0000

The DAX gained significantly on Wednesday, closing at 24,081 points on the Xetra exchange. This represents a 5.1…

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Young Union Leader Dampens Hopes for Cheaper Gas Prices

Frank Bowers — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:40:04 +0000

Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Young Union (CDU), has tempered expectations regarding further measures to lower fuel prices.…

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Experts Doubt Quick Gas Price Drops Despite Iran Tensions

Victoria Chase — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:44:13 +0000

Monika Schnitzer, chairwoman of the Expert Council for Assessing Overall Economic Development, does not anticipate that the ceasefire…

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Cartel Authority Investigates Gas Station Price Hiking Violations

Sean Prescott — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:34:04 +0000

The Federal Cartel Office is investigating initial breaches of the new regulation stipulating that gas station operators may…

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Aiwanger Slams New Gas Station Rules Calling Them Embarrassing

Dawn Amber — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:06:04 +0000

Bavaria’s Minister of Economics, Hubert Aiwanger of the Free Voters party, has sharply criticized the federal government’s efforts…

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Germany’s Economy Ministry Takes Clear Stance Against State Gas Reserves

Dawn Amber — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:32:04 +0000

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is increasingly adopting a stance against establishing a potential…

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High Gas Prices Fuel Growing Calls For Speed Limits

Trevor Yard — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:40:04 +0000

Amid high fuel prices, calls for speed limits are growing louder in political Berlin. Katharina Dröge, the Greens’…

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German CDU MP Demands Fixed Fuel Price Cap as Gas Prices Soar

Chloe Price — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:31:04 +0000

Facing rising fuel prices, drastic measures are already being considered to protect consumers. Saxon CDU parliamentarian Florian Oest…

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Green Party Demands Pragmatic Fuel Cuts as Gas Prices Surge

Chloe Price — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:26:03 +0000

Faced with rising petrol and diesel prices, Green Party leader Felix Banaszak urges a range of measures to cut…

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German Households Pay 12.23 Cents per kWh Natural Gas Prices Spike in Second Half 2025

Trevor Yard — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:29:03 +0000

In the second half of 2025 private households in Germany paid an average of 12.23 cents per kilowatt‑hour for…

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Left Criticizes New Gas Station Price Rule as Ineffective

Victoria Chase — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000

The Left criticized the delayed entry into force of the new pricing rule for petrol stations.“It first could…

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PIK Director Demands Levy on New Oil and Gas Heaters Amid Building Modernisation Plan

Frank Bowers — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:18:06 +0000

Ottmar Edenhofer, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, has suggested a fee on new oil‑ and…

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German Energy Imports Could Cost an Extra €20 Billion as Iran War Drives Oil and Gas Prices Up

Frank Bowers — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:17:03 +0000

The increase of oil and gas prices caused by the Iran war is expected to add a double‑digit‑billions‑euro…

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Green Data Centers Return to Gas as Operators Build Their Own Turbines Amid Renewable Mandates

Dawn Amber — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:10:04 +0000

Data‑center operators are planning their own gas power plants despite legal requirements for renewable energy. Handelsblatt reports that…

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Germany Delays Construction of New Gas Power Plants

Frank Bowers — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:49:04 +0000

Construction of new gas power stations in Germany is still stalled. Even two months after the basic agreement…

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DAX Opens Weak as Oil and Gas Prices Surge

Chloe Price — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:39:03 +0000

30 a..m., a drop of about 2 % from the previous day’s close. The largest fall was seen in Rheinmetall,…

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Bundesnetzagentur Warns of Rising Gas Prices

Dawn Amber — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:23:04 +0000

The German Federal Network Agency warned that the recent surge in gas prices is a cause for concern.Klaus Müller,…

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German Gas Storage Operators Safe Through Winter But Alarmed for 2026‑27 Heating Season Focus on Summer Refill

Dawn Amber — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:21:03 +0000

German gas storage operators are confident that there will be no shortage for the remainder of the current…

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Sachsen‑Anhalt Leader Pushes for Fuel Tax Cut as Gas Prices Surge

Dawn Amber — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:55:06 +0000

In response to rising fuel prices at service stations, Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident Sven Schulze (CDU) has urged the federal…

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Hubig Demands Year-Long Rule to Cap Daily Gas Price Hikes

Chloe Price — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:21:03 +0000

Justizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) says she wants the planned rule that will allow fuel stations to raise their prices…

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MPs Demand Next-Week Rollout of Gas Price Cap

Trevor Yard — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:30:04 +0000

Members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have urged Federal Economy Minister…

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Grimm Criticizes New Single‑Per‑Day Gas Price Increase Rule

Dawn Amber — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:53:04 +0000

An economist who also serves on the supervisory board of Siemens Energy, Veronika Grimm, sharply criticized a proposal to restrict…

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DAX Falls Sharply While Oil and Gas Prices Surge

Sean Prescott — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:14:06 +0000

On Wednesday the Dax fell sharply, trading at 23,640 points at Xetra’s close-down 1.4 % from the previous day’s…

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Union Keeps Door Open for Fuel Profit Tax to Tackle Rising Gas Prices

Trevor Yard — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:37:14 +0000

Steffen Bilger, the first parliamentary managing director of the CDU’s Union faction in the Bundestag, said he does…

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German Government to Limit Daily Gas Station Price Hikes to Once Per Day

Frank Bowers — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:05:05 +0000

German economic minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) announced after a cabinet meeting that, in line with the “Austrian model”, gas…

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JUSO Seeks Fuel Price Cap to Support 49 Euro Ticket Amid Rising Gas Prices

Trevor Yard — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:42:04 +0000

German Green Party leader Philipp Türmer is calling for a price cap on gasoline amid steep fuels inflation.…

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TIV Urges Gas Prices to Hit €2.50 as Oil Price Surges

Chloe Price — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:42:04 +0000

The German roadside‑fuel interest group, the TIV, says it expects oil giants to immediately pass on the price…

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Economist Veronika Grimm Warns of Inflation Rise as Oil Gas Prices Surge Amid Iran War

Trevor Yard — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:20:04 +0000

Veronika Grimm, a leading German economic forecaster, warns that the ongoing Iran conflict will push oil and gas…

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DAX Opens Weak on Heavy Losses as Oil and Gas Prices Surge

Trevor Yard — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:49:03 +0000

The German markets opened on Monday morning with steep losses. By 9:30 a.m. the DAX traded at about…

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German Solar and Gas Power Hit Record 438.2 Billion kWh in 2025, Up 1.4% From 2024

Chloe Price — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:32:05 +0000

In 2025 Germany generated 438.2 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity that was fed into the grid. According to provisional…

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Bundesbank President Rejects Gas Price Cap Despite Mixed Past Experience

Victoria Chase — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0000

The President of the German Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, rejected direct interventions such as an oil‑price brake and pointed to…

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Ex Monopoly Commission Chief Urges Vigilance as Gas Prices Rise

Victoria Chase — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:34:04 +0000

Former head of the Monopol Commission, Achim Wambach, urged both the federal government and the Federal Cartel Office to…

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Schwesig Urges Rapid Refilling of Gas Storage Amid Iran War Price Surge

Victoria Chase — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:56:03 +0000

Faced with rising energy prices triggered by the war in Iran, Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania’s Minister‑President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) has urged…

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DIHK Warns of Rising Economic Risks as Iran War Worsens and German Gas Stores Run Low

Sean Prescott — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:18:04 +0000

DiHK President Peter Adrian has expressed concern about the economic risks posed by the Iran conflict, particularly the…

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Greens Urge German Cartel Office to Intensify Gas Station Price Investigation

Sean Prescott — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:37:05 +0000

The Greens have asked Germany’s Federal Cartel Office to scrutinise the current fuel‑price spikes at German service stations…

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German Gas Prices Could Spike to €2.60 As Trade Expert Warns of International Pressure

Sean Prescott — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:38:03 +0000

Considering the international situation, trade expert Gerrit Heinemann from the University of the Lower Rhine warns that gasoline prices…

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Gas Prices Surge 25% as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Victoria Chase — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:16:03 +0000

The ongoing escalation in the Middle East has pushed gas prices higher still, with a roughly 25 % jump…

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German Grid Agency Predicts Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict and Global Market Pressure

Dawn Amber — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:39:06 +0000

According to Klaus Müller, chief of the Bundesnetzagentur, a conflict in Iran is likely to push German gas prices…

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Gas Prices Surge 25 % After Middle East Tensions as EU Spot Hits 48 Euros per MWh

Chloe Price — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:21:06 +0000

After the escalation in the Middle East, gas prices surged by roughly 25 % on Monday. At noon, European…

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German Gas Station Association Warns of Long Queues Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

Chloe Price — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:02:05 +0000

The gas‑station trade association is bracing for queues at pumps over the coming days and weeks because of…

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RWE CEO Proposes Two‑Year Strategic Gas Reserve, Challenges Current Fill‑Level Rules

Victoria Chase — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:12:13 +0000

Markus Krebber, chief executive of RWE, has called for the creation of a strategic gas reserve to be rolled…

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SPD Accuses Gas Stations Of Nickel And Dime Over Iran War Fuel Price Hikes

Chloe Price — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:20:05 +0000

The SPD says that the rapid rise in fuel prices at gas stations-attributable to the Iran war-is unjustified.…

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Greens Blast Minister Reiche’s Gas Subsidy Plan as “Total Madness”

Dawn Amber — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:22:04 +0000

The Greens sharply rejected Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s (CDU) push to expand gas subsidies in Germany.In a statement…

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Reiche Expands German Gas Production to Secure Energy Future

Dawn Amber — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:30:04 +0000

Economy Minister Katherina Reiche announced that Germany will broaden its support for domestic gas production. “We have our own…

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Wadephul Denies Weidel Claims German Gas Not Exported to Ukraine

Dawn Amber — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:45:07 +0000

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) accused AfD party chair Alice Weidel of spreading a deliberate lie about alleged German…

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Germany Faces Over 640 Billion Euro Cost From CO2 Emissions Each Year 2024 Greenhouse Gas Release Exceeds 640 Billion Euro In Damage

Dawn Amber — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:37:05 +0000

Germany’s greenhouse‑gas emissions released in 2024 are estimated to cause more than €640 billion in damage, according to new…

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Germany Spends 60 Million Euros on Emergency Gas Reserve as Storage Levels Drop

Victoria Chase — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:33:05 +0000

Germany’s gas system has incurred a short‑term security buffer costing roughly €60 million, according to the business magazine “Capital”.…

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German Economy Ministry Reaffirms Gas Security Amid US‑Iran Tensions

Dawn Amber — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:45:05 +0000

The Federal Ministry of Economics maintains that Germany’s gas supply remains secure, even amid tensions between the United…

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Reichstag Firefighters Respond to Gas Leak Alarm

Frank Bowers — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:46:04 +0000

On Thursday morning, a large-scale fire‑brigade response was triggered at the Reichstag building. According to several media outlets,…

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Reichstag Gas Alarm Sparks Firefighting Response, Authorities Issue Safety Clearance

Chloe Price — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:24:04 +0000

Authorities have cleared the Reichstag building after a gas alarm triggered a fire‑brigade response. The alarm sounded at…

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German Minister Unveils Crisis Tool to Secure Gas Supply

Chloe Price — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:34:05 +0000

Germany’s federal economy minister, Katharina Reiche of the CDU, announced plans to secure gas supplies in case of…

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Greens Accuse Reiche of Inaction Over Germany’s Low Gas Supply As Winter Threatens

Trevor Yard — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:37:04 +0000

The Greens have accused Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) of inaction over Germany’s low gas‑storage levels. “The…

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AfD Calls for Nationalisation of Gas Storage in Bavaria

Frank Bowers — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:59:07 +0000

The AfD faction in the Bavarian state parliament is calling for the nationalisation of gas storage facilities. They…

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German CDU Faction Calls for State Intervention as Gas Storage Levels Drop

Sean Prescott — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:07:08 +0000

In light of the very low fill levels in German gas storage, the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction is calling…

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Union and SPD Reject Greens’ Warning of Gas Shortage

Trevor Yard — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:56:04 +0000

The Union and the SPD in the Bundestag dismissed the Green caucus’s warnings of an imminent gas shortage…

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Schnitzer Warns Germany of US Gas Extortion Risk

Frank Bowers — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:05:03 +0000

Monika Schnitzer, a Munich economist, warned that Germany could become vulnerable if it relies almost entirely on US‑sourced liquid…

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Saxony Premier Urges Increased Use of Local Brown Coal Power Amid Empty Gas Stores and Rising LNG Imports

Frank Bowers — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:10:03 +0000

In light of dwindling gas‑storage levels and rising imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas, State Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has urged…

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Sudden Gas Storage Drop Threatens System Overload in Southern Germany

Victoria Chase — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:23:04 +0000

Facing diminishing storage levels, the gas‑storage sector warns that Germany’s gas system-particularly in southern Germany-could become overloaded. Sebastian Heinermann,…

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BDEW Calls for Strategic Gas Reserve to Secure Germany’s Energy Future

Trevor Yard — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:30:06 +0000

In the debate over future gas supply security, the German Association of Energy Utilities (BDEW) supports the creation…

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German Regulator Declares Gas Supply Stable Despite Low Storage

Frank Bowers — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:08:08 +0000

Klaus Müller, president of Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), has made it clear that he will not describe the…

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