Berlin, April 13, 2026 (AFP) - Germany to cut fuel taxes amid Iran war energy shock

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2026-04-13

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday Germany will slash fuel taxes as households struggle with the energy shock from the Middle East war, while warning the conflict will have long-lasting economic consequences. The announcement came after oil prices surged again following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and US President Donald Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Merz said the war "is the root cause of the problems we face in......

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