Big majority in Germany call Berlin's efforts on gas prices too weak

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2026-03-27

Berlin (dpa) - A clear majority of people in Germany believe the government's measures against rising fuel prices are inadequate, with 80% of respondents surveyed saying not enough is being done, the ZDF's Politbarometer poll released on Friday showed. Some 14% consider the measures appropriate while 3% say they go too far. Many people are calling for a temporary cut in taxes and levies on petrol and diesel, the survey found. Some 73% support suc......

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