Germany news: Gas price hike higher than other EU countries

· DW

Fueled by the Middle East war, German petrol prices have risen more sharply than in neighboring EU countries. Follow DW.

  • Petrol prices in Germany have risen by around 11 cents per liter since the end of March
  • The spike coincides with a new rule under which gas stations can only raise prices once per day
  • The German government's Cartel Office chief has called for a rapid reduction in prices
  • German industrial output unexpectedly fell in February
  • But exports from Germany in February surpassed expectations

Here is a roundup of the main news from and about Germany on Thursday, April 9, 2026: