Wagenknecht pushes for Russian oil imports to slash Germany's fuel prices
Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the newly formed BSW party, has urged the German government to restart oil imports from Russia. She claims this step would ease pressure on drivers facing high fuel costs. Her proposal also includes sweeping tax cuts and stricter controls on oil company profits.
Wagenknecht's plan calls for Russian oil to be shipped through the Schwedt refinery. Alongside this, she wants a fuel price cap set at €1.50 per litre. The measures aim to reduce costs for motorists struggling with rising expenses.
She has also demanded a cut in VAT from 19% to 7%, the scrapping of the CO₂ levy, and lower energy taxes. According to her, these changes would directly reduce prices at the pump. Additionally, she accused oil firms of exploiting the situation and called for an end to their excessive profits. Criticising Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for rejecting her proposals, Wagenknecht argued that ordinary citizens are bearing the brunt of high fuel prices. She insisted that the government must act to relieve financial strain on households.
The BSW leader's demands include tax reductions, a price ceiling on fuel, and renewed Russian oil imports. Her proposals target both immediate relief for drivers and long-term cost controls. The government has yet to respond to her latest calls for action.
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