Businesses and consumers suffer from high diesel prices

March 12, 2026

Not only end consumers, but also many freight-forwarding companies in Germany have to pay more for petrol and diesel because of the exploding oil price.

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Fuel prices in Germany have surged amid the Iran war, hitting transport companies and drivers hard. Logistics firms face sharply higher diesel costs, with industry groups warning of bankruptcies and rising consumer prices. Gas stations report daily price changes as oil markets fluctuate. Businesses urge fuel caps and investigations into oil pricing, while the government considers tighter oversight of the sector.

 

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