'stock up first'

From 1 May substantially cheaper refuelling in Germany, but probably not 17 euro cents lower immediately

Automobilisten die verwachten dat er direct op 1 mei overal in Duitsland fors goedkoper kan worden getankt, kunnen onaangenaam worden verrast. Foto: ProMedia, 2026

In Germany, petrol and diesel can be filled up a lot cheaper from Friday 1 May. On this date, the German government will reduce prices at the pump by 17 euro cents per litre. Motorists expecting to fill up cheaper immediately on 1 May will probably be disappointed: price reductions at the pump will not be implemented immediately in many cases.

Last 24 April, the German Bundestag voted in favour of the so-called second energy-saving law package, which provides for a temporary reduction in the energy tax on petrol and diesel. This will lower pump prices for a litre of petrol and diesel in the country by about 17 euro cents. The measure is valid until 30 June 2026 and is part of a broader package to help consumers cope with soaring energy prices.

Not right away

Still, motorists are unlikely to be able to fill up the car cheaper everywhere right away: at some filling stations, it may take several days before the price cut is implemented. The reason is that petrol stations must first sell their existing stock. This was purchased at the ‘old’, higher price and is therefore offered at the higher price. The lower tax applies to new fuel deliveries from 1 May. Therefore, at smaller filling stations that receive relatively few filling customers, it may take several days for petrol and diesel to be sold at the new lower price. At busier filling stations, the new prices may be visible on the price post sooner.

Help

According to the explanatory memorandum to the bill, the tax cut should help motorists, businesses and transport sectors that are facing sharply increased fuel prices. In the parliamentary debate, it was stressed that commuters, families and companies in logistics, agriculture and artisanal sectors in particular should benefit from the measure. At the same time, the government recognises that the tax cut may temporarily boost the use of fossil fuels. However, according to the legislator, this does not jeopardise long-term emission reduction targets because the scheme is strictly limited in time.

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This article was automatically translated from the Dutch language original to English (British).

Author: Paul Blonk

Source: MobilityEnergy.com

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