German Petrol Prices Stay High as SPD Calls for Fuel Price Cap Amid Oil Surge
German petrol and diesel prices have remained stubbornly high as the global oil price surge feeds through to European pump prices, with SPD politicians calling for a fuel price cap to shield consumers — a proposal the current government coalition has not endorsed.
Key points
- German petrol prices remain high as oil surge passes through to pump prices
- SPD calls for fuel price cap to protect consumers; government has not endorsed the measure
- High German fuel costs weigh on consumer spending and add to ECB’s inflation challenge
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