High fuel prices are a growing concern for the Saxon skilled trades sector. The cost of petrol and diesel is placing a considerable burden on businesses, employees and customers, said Uwe Nostitz, President of the Saxon Trades Association.
Politicians should act
"Now is the time for politicians to act. The federal government must not continue to watch fuel prices continue to rise or remain at this high level," emphasized Nostitz. The issue must be put on the agenda. The costs have reached dimensions "that are almost impossible to shoulder". This is "massively jeopardizing the economic upswing in the country".
According to the association, the state benefits considerably from the prices at petrol stations. "In 2025, the tax and duty share of fuel prices averaged around 64 percent for petrol and around 56 percent for diesel." The federal government therefore has all the leverage it needs to reduce prices.
