Gas prices go up in many countries in Europe. One reason is the war in Iran. Gas is very expensive in Germany. Neighbor countries like Poland or Czechia are often cheaper. Taxes on fuel are lower there. The transport of oil is also shorter there.
Governments in Europe want to help citizens now. Hungary pays money to people with diesel cars. They get about 14 euros per month. But the car must not have too much power. Italy removes tax for small cars for 1 year. Motor cycles also pay no tax there anymore.
France has a price limit for gas. The oil firm Total Energies helps with this. Tax on gas will drop by 14 cents in Germany. People call this a gas discount. The expert Veronika Grimm thinks this is bad. She says: The discount does not help the climate.
