Overview
- The temporary Tankrabatt of about 16.7–17 cents per liter expires at the end of June, and most analysts expect the main price rise to show up at 12:00 on July 1 when stations may update prices.
- The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs has confirmed the legal 12:00 pricing rule stays in force so retailers generally cannot lift pump prices before the daily noon update.
- ADAC experts and regional spokespeople advise motorists to top up before the midday price window—ideally by June 29 or late morning on June 30—to avoid the roughly 17-cent increase and possible long queues.
- Independent reviews by the Monopolkommission and the Ifo Institute found incomplete pass-through of the tax cut to consumers and estimate conservatively that about €100–200 million of the relief stayed with suppliers.
- The rebate cost the federal budget roughly €1.6 billion and the coalition says it will repurpose that money for measures such as an income tax reform while debate continues over targeted support options like a higher commuter allowance or a price cap.