Briefing: Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?

Germany is currently experiencing some of the highest petrol prices in the EU, which has raised significant concerns regarding the sustainability of its fuel supply chain.

In response to these rising costs, the German government has initiated a task force aimed at scrutinizing the pricing strategies of oil companies.

This task force will focus on understanding the underlying factors contributing to these elevated prices, particularly the profit margins of oil companies, which have come under scrutiny.