Ukraine War: Government Lowers Fuel Prices and Launches 9-Euro Ticket

The Federal Government has decided on a bundle of relief measures in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the increased energy costs. In addition to an energy price allowance of 300 euros, the traffic light coalition is primarily targeting the mobility sector and introducing a 9-euro monthly ticket for public transport for 90 days. To this end, the federal government intends to provide the necessary funds for the states and municipalities. Additionally, at the urging of the FDP, there will be a fuel price reduction for three months by 30 cents per liter for gasoline and 14 cents per liter for diesel. This involves lowering energy taxes on fuels to "the European minimum level," as FDP Finance Minister Christian Lindner stated. This means that the originally proposed and impractical fuel rebate by him is off the table. However, the SPD's mobility allowance or the Greens' energy allowance are also not coming into effect for the time being in the current acute situation.