The Bundestag will vote on the planned reduction in energy taxes on fuels on Thursday 23 April 2026. A special session of the Bundesrat has been convened for 24 April 2026, with the Second Energy Tax Reduction Act as the sole item on the agenda.
An ECJ advocated general has suggested the expression fixed fuel tank mounted by the manufacturer of a commercial vehicle be seen as encompassing all fixed fuel tanks that directly power the vehicle regardless of who assembled them.