Drenthe who refuel at the eastern neighbors will also be cheaper there in time. The German government will temporarily lower the excise duty on the fuel.
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The measure is being taken as compensation for the sharp rise in energy prices due to the war in Ukraine. The excise tax on petrol will be reduced by 30 cents per liter and that on diesel by 14 cents. It is not clear when the three-month tax cut will take effect.
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In the Netherlands, the fuel excise duty will be reduced from 1 April, on petrol by 17 cents and on diesel by 11 cents. In Belgium, excise duties on fuel have already been reduced.
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More measures
In Germany, public transport is also becoming much cheaper, in order to encourage people to leave their car at home more often. A monthly ticket will cost only 9 euros for the next three months.
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Furthermore, people on social assistance will again receive a one-off amount of 100 euros, on top of a comparable amount that had already been promised. In addition, taxpayers will receive a compensation of 300 euros and the child benefit will increase by a one-off amount of 100 euros.
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