The German gas station attendants took 1.878 euros for the liter of Super, in Germany yesterday 1.919 euros per liter of Super were collected. It is different with diesel: 1.928 euros at the neighbors, 1.869 euros in this country, reports the ÖAMTC. For comparison: on May 30th, before the tax cut came into force, petrol in Germany cost 2.19 euros and diesel 2.04 euros (Austria: petrol 1.83, diesel also 1.83 euros) per liter.
Video: The lower fuel prices in the German neighbors have direct consequences for the Innviertel, because up to now there has been a tank tourism to Austria.
The Austrian Minister of Finance, Magnus Brunner (ÖVP), yesterday rejected requests for a tax cut in Austria as well. It is questionable how long the discount will be passed on to customers. We know from other countries that the effect of discounts or price caps “is not sustainable,” says Brunner.
In Germany, the theoretical price difference for super petrol has been 35 cents per liter since yesterday due to the tax relief. With diesel, the relief is significantly lower at just under 17 cents per liter. The German tax cut is valid for three months, i.e. until the end of August. In Austria, on the other hand, the CO2 pricing that will then come into force in July will increase pump prices again.
The price commission of experts and social partners set up by the government in April is due to deliver a report soon. The work is in the process of being finalized and completion is expected in the next few days, the Ministry of Finance said yesterday.
Source: Nachrichten
