Overview
- Germany’s new fuel-price law has the president’s signature and will take effect after its publication, limiting stations to one increase per day at 12:00.
- Violations can bring fines of up to €100,000, and the competition authority gains wider powers to probe price hikes.
- Driver groups and economists caution the noon-only rise could push average prices higher if stations set a single, steeper midday rate.
- The cabinet also advanced a separate bill to enforce EU AFIR rules at public chargers, requiring clear pre-charge displays of kWh rates, time fees, and other costs.
- Mobility service providers must show all prices in apps or online, including roaming fees, with fines up to €100,000 proposed, and the measure now goes to parliament.