CDU politician in favor of fuel price cap like in Poland

In view of the enormous rise in fuel prices, the debate continues in Saxony as to what measures should now be taken. CDU member of parliament Florian Oest is calling for a fuel price cap like in Poland. Saxony's Economics Minister Dirk Panter (SPD) also called for further steps to relieve the burden on motorists.

"The current fuel price package is not enough," Oest told Stern magazine. "We need tax relief and a price cap based on the Polish model." Since this week, the neighboring country has had a daily price cap for petrol and diesel set by the government. The value-added tax and energy tax have also been reduced. "A look at Poland shows that a cap on fuel can lead to more stability," said Oest.

Panter: Measures taken so far are not enough

The Minister for Economic Affairs also believes that the measures taken in Germany so far are not sufficient. "The initial reactions at the petrol stations show very clearly: the new rule creates more structure in price movements - but it does not solve the actual problem of high fuel prices." Since Wednesday, only one price increase per day has been permitted at petrol stations.

Panter believes the federal government has a duty. "We need a clear examination of whether competition in the fuel market is actually working - and, where necessary, decisive action against abuses. At the same time, tangible relief must be introduced. Saxony has already made concrete proposals on this in the Bundesrat - from tax relief to a consistent approach to possible excess profits," said the Minister.