Fuel is very expensive now. In Germany 1 liter of petrol costs 2,28 euros. Diesel costs more than 2,41 euros. Experts think: The price can grow to 3 euros. This is a big problem for many people. Pendler and families have too little money for fuel. Companies also suffer from the high costs.
Politicians argue about solutions. Olaf Lies from Niedersachsen wants a Spritpreis-Deckel. This means: The state sets a maximum price. He wants to use the model from Luxemburg. Tim Klussendorf from the SPD also wants this deckel. He also demands an Ubergewinn-Steuer. Companies with very high profit must pay more money to the state.
Katherina Reiche is the minister for economy. She belongs to the CDU. She does not want a Spritpreis-Deckel. She prefers to give money directly to poor people. She also wants to talk about lower energy taxes. Wars in other countries cause the high prices. Because of this, the world has less oil. In Osterreich the fuel in Tirol is most expensive.
