Farmers Turn to Rapeseed Oil as Diesel Prices Bite High diesel prices are driving farmers to use rapeseed oil as tractor fuel, but technical limits, limited supply and regulations complicate …
fuel
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Business
Germany’s Bundestag approves two-month fuel tax cut and €1,000 relief bonus amid employer criticism
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany approves fuel tax cut and optional €1,000 relief premium for employees Bundestag approves two-month fuel tax cut; Bundesrat backs the tank discount and will vote on a voluntary tax-free …
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Eifel beech hedges: living walls turn from winter brown to spring green Eifel beech hedges—centuries-old living walls in Germany shift from winter brown to spring green, drawing photographers, tourists and …
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Politics
Germany’s National Security Council declares fuel secure, approves action on shadow fleet
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman fuel supply secure for now, National Security Council says Germany’s National Security Council says German fuel supply is secure for now amid the Iran war, citing sufficient kerosene reserves …
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Business
Katherina Reiche denies imminent jet fuel shortage, contradicts Chancellor Merz
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Economy Minister Rejects Imminent Jet Fuel Shortage as Political Rift Widens Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche denied an imminent jet fuel shortage on April 20, 2026, rejecting warnings that …
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Business
Katherina Reiche denies jet fuel shortage and rejects windfall tax
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChancellor Merz and Minister Reiche Clash Over Kerosene Supply as Government Seeks Answers Katherina Reiche says Germany’s kerosene supply is secure, rejecting claims of an imminent shortage and contradicting Chancellor …
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Business
Germany launches tank rebate and limits midday fuel price increases
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s fuel prices show noon spikes despite tax cut Germany’s fuel prices have retained a pronounced midday spike even after a temporary 17-cent tax cut and new rules limiting price …
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World
Gene Seroka warns Iran war doubled bunker fuel, pushed up freight and consumer prices
by anna walterby anna walterShip fuel costs double as Iran conflict drives up freight rates and consumer prices, official warns Rising ship fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict have doubled bunker fuel prices …
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Business
Ferry fares rise as operators impose fuel surcharges across Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFerry Fare Increases Spread Across Germany as Oil Prices Surge Rising oil prices drive ferry fare increases in Germany, adding fuel surcharges on coastal and river routes and prompting calls …
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Business
Jet fuel shortages threaten European flights from late May, industry warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKerosene Shortage Threatens European Flights as Industry and IEA Sound Alarm European aviation faces kerosene shortage risk as Iran conflict disrupts supplies; industry, IEA and EU weigh measures to secure …