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Fuel prices in Germany have surged sharply due to the war in the Middle East and an increase in the CO₂ tax.
On Monday, a liter of Super E10 gasoline averaged €2.07, and diesel averaged €2.18. Since the conflict began, diesel has risen by more than €0.37 per liter, while gasoline is up by about €0.21.
The price spike was driven by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, which pushed Brent crude to nearly $120 per barrel—its highest level since 2022. The cause was the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world’s oil supplies passes. However, after Donald Trump said the war was “practically over,” Brent fell to $89.
Additional pressure on prices has come from the higher CO₂ tax introduced in January 2026. According to ADAC, it added nearly €0.03 per liter to gasoline and a little over €0.03 per liter to diesel.
Germany’s government is not currently planning to introduce fuel discounts. Officials say they will monitor the situation, and the Federal Cartel Office will examine the pricing policies of oil companies.
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