Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) stated that he does not categorically rule out extending the fuel discount. Speaking to the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland, Schnieder emphasized that the government is monitoring the situation closely to determine what measures are necessary to keep gasoline affordable for all citizens. He noted that certain industries and transport users-specifically those relying on cars or trucks-require ongoing support, describing the discount as a deeply important signal and the “right decision”. The context for this discussion is that since May 1st, the federal government cut fuel taxes by approximately 17 cents per liter. However, Schnieder pointed out that this tax reduction has not yet been fully passed on to customers, even as overall oil prices have seen a decline.
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