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Germany cuts energy tax to lower soaring petrol prices

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Germany cuts energy tax to lower soaring petrol prices
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Germany will cut taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 17 cents a litre from October, the government said Friday. The move aims to gain temporary relief for motorists as fuel prices surge above €2 a litre and contribute to growing pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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