Fuel prices rise despite fuel discount: The relief is already shrinking

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You're supposedly filling up cheaper right now – and still paying more than you thought. Just days after the start of the fuel discount, prices for gasoline and diesel at German pumps are climbing again.

That's according to Manager Magazin, citing current analyses. The promised relief for drivers is already shrinking – before the discount could even really be felt at the pump.

What does this mean for drivers?

The fuel discount was meant to noticeably lower fuel costs. But if prices rise again right after the launch, the effect at the pump is significantly smaller than expected. For high-mileage drivers, commuters, and families, every cent per liter remains tangible – whether it goes up or down.

How big the effect really is

How much prices have actually climbed in recent days, and what share of that is attributable to movements around the fuel discount, cannot yet be estimated on the basis of the report at hand. The only thing that's clear is the direction: it's already pointing up, not down. As soon as reliable figures are available, we'll continue to put the development in context for you.