Filling station operators in eastern Germany are feeling the frustration of higher fuel prices, according to the regional industry association. "Of course, our colleagues at the tills are already very aware of people's displeasure," said Hans-Joachim Rühlemann, Chairman of the Association of the Garage and Petrol Station Industry (VTG) North-East.
He defended the petrol station leaseholders with regard to the price development. "It's not their fault at all." Price sovereignty lies with the oil companies. "They pass on the prices. In the meantime, everything has become so automated. The salesperson at the till or the cashier at the till often doesn't even notice."
The VTG Nord-Ost is responsible for Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
