The outbreak of the Iran war has led to a drastic increase in fuel prices at petrol stations. In Germany, the price for one litre of diesel rose to 2.005 euros on Wednesday, based on the nationwide daily average. According to the ADAC, this represents an increase of 8.8 cents compared to the previous day. The Super E10 grade also became significantly more expensive, rising to an average of 1.935 euros per litre.
In 'S c cdtirol', the psychologically important mark of two euros was also crossed. At petrol stations in 'Bozen', Bruneck, and Sterzing, diesel prices of up to 2.040 euros were recorded. Experts attribute this rise to the uncertainties in the international energy markets and the threat to strategic trade routes like the 'Stra dfce von Hormus'.
The Chamber of Labour (AK) in Austria described the current price increases as 'unverh 4ltnism 4 cssig' (disproportionate). Criticism is particularly aimed at the fact that increases in crude oil prices are immediately passed on to consumers, while price reductions only reach drivers after a delay. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche announced an antitrust review to prevent possible 'ripoffs'. Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil also threatened the mineral oil companies with consequences if they exploit the crisis situation for profit maximisation. Meanwhile, economic research institutes reject the reintroduction of a 'Tankrabatt' (fuel discount) because it distorts market economic signals.
