Schulze calls for tax relief due to high fuel prices - Saxony-Anhalt pushes for urgent tax cuts as diesel prices soar beyond €130 per tank
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister-President Sven Schulze has urged immediate tax cuts to ease the burden of soaring diesel prices. With many residents facing long commutes of 50 kilometres or more, the cost of filling a tank has climbed to around €130 in the region. Schulze claims oil companies are taking advantage of the Iran conflict to push prices even higher.
In February 2026, the national average for diesel reached 1.7177 euros per litre. Schulze pointed to a 2025 annual average of roughly 1.60 euros per litre in Saxony-Anhalt, though exact three-month comparisons for the region remain unclear. He argues that without intervention, high fuel costs will continue to strain households dependent on cars for work.
To fund relief, Schulze proposes redirecting revenue from energy taxes, VAT, and the CO₂ levy. His plan includes adjusting the energy tax and possibly reducing the CO₂ levy to lower prices at the pump. The minister has called on politicians to act quickly, warning that delays will worsen the financial pressure on commuters. Schulze directly accused oil companies of exploiting the Iran conflict to inflate prices. He insists that without government measures, drivers in Saxony-Anhalt will keep paying disproportionately high costs for essential travel.
The proposed tax cuts aim to offset the rising expense of diesel, which now costs around €130 for a full tank in Saxony-Anhalt. Schulze's plan relies on reallocating existing tax revenues to provide direct relief. If implemented, the changes could reduce costs for workers who depend on long daily commutes.
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