Berlin fuel prices rise Ahead of October tax cut

Sep 29

AUF1, citing Bild, reports that Berlin E10 prices rose from €2.22 to €2.41 and diesel from €2.36 to €2.57 around midday Tuesday. It says the federal energy-tax reduction starting October 1 is intended to reduce petrol and diesel costs by about 17 cents per litre including VAT, and argues that comparable increases beforehand could consume the relief. The reported station prices do not establish a national average or prove deliberate manipulation.

AUF1 cites Bild for Berlin E10 rising from €2.22 to €2.41 and diesel from €2.36 to €2.57 around Tuesday midday. It compares the rise with the approximately 17-cent per-litre relief intended from October 1's energy-tax reduction including VAT, warning the increase could consume that benefit. These are attributed local prices, without a national average or proof of manipulation.