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Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade

Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it… Grouped from 8 articles across 7 sources.

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EuronewsApr 13, 2026, 11:19 AM

Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade

Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse?

DWApr 13, 2026, 7:46 AM

Germany news: Merz announces cut fuel tax to ease price surge

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he expects oil firms to pass on a fuel duty cut to consumers. DW has the latest.

Al JazeeraApr 13, 2026, 1:30 AM

Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.

NBC NewsApr 12, 2026, 10:30 PM

Oil prices surge as U.S. begins blockade of Iran's ports

Oil surged Monday, as a U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports began. President Donald Trump threatened what he called Iranian “fast attack ships.”

The GuardianApr 12, 2026, 3:53 PM

Interest in EVs surges in Europe as fuel prices jump after Iran war

Demand at online marketplaces could settle at a new, higher normal, with the crisis leaving consumers ‘scarred’ Car buyers’ interest in electric cars has surged across Europe since the start of the war in Iran, as the rising cost of petrol highlights the cheaper power available from a plug. Online marketplaces in the UK, Germany, France and Spain reported huge increases in inquiries about electric vehicles since the start of the conflict in February. Continue reading...

CBS NewsApr 13, 2026, 1:19 AM

Iran's parliament speaker says U.S. will be "nostalgic" for $4 gas as oil prices fuel inflation

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Americans would soon be "nostalgic for $4-$5 gas" after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Taurean Small reports on the pain at the pump currently being felt across the United States.

The GuardianApr 12, 2026, 6:25 PM

Irish police clear Dublin blockade staged by fuel price protesters

Hundreds of officers deployed to regain control of O’Connell Street on sixth day of protests by farmers and hauliers Police have cleared a blockade of central Dublin by farmers and hauliers who were protesting about fuel prices, signalling a possible end to six days of protests that have rocked Ireland. Mounted units and hundreds of officers regained control of O’Connell Street in a peaceful operation that emptied the thoroughfare of trucks and tractors on Sunday morning. Continue reading...

ABC AustraliaApr 12, 2026, 9:10 PM

Live: ASX slips as oil surges back above $US100 on US threat of Gulf blockade

Failed US-Iran peace talks send oil prices surging higher and the Australian share market lower. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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