Diesel Price Hits Record High as Freight Forwarders Appeal to Merz for Relief
- Diesel prices have risen sharply, causing difficulties for transport companies, according to their association.
- Freight forwarders have sent an open letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz requesting government relief due to record-high diesel prices.
- Since the recent escalation in the Middle East, diesel prices have increased by about 60 cents per liter.
- The freight association opposes a temporary VAT reduction on fuel but urges removing double CO2 charges and introducing commercial diesel similar to other EU countries.
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Reformatorisch Dagblad
German transport companies are seeking government assistance against diesel prices that have reached a new record in Germany. Trade association BGL has sent a letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz to plead for support, as these record prices endanger smaller and medium-sized transport companies and worsen Germany's economic competitiveness.
The German Federal Union for Freight Road Transport, Logistics and Waste Management (BGL) approached German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz against a background of record diesel prices.
About 1800 euros extra costs per truck per month: The sharp rise in diesel prices puts transport companies in distress, according to their association. However, the industry considers the proposal of Minister Reiche to be ineffective.
Chief of the Association warns: record diesel prices threaten freight forwarders and security of supply.
Record prices for diesel are a massive burden on the transport industry. Freight forwarders demand that Chancellor Friedrich Merz introduce a commercial diesel and put an end to double CO2 emissions.
Exploding diesel prices are putting the transport industry in distress. In an open letter to Chancellor Merz, the freight forwarders' association BGL demands targeted relief instead of a VAT reduction.
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