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flag Rising fuel prices due to Middle East tensions prompt German drivers to buy cheaper gas in Poland, prompting stricter border checks and a proposed price cap.

flag Escalating Middle East tensions have driven up fuel prices in Germany, prompting many Germans to cross into Poland for cheaper gas, where prices are about 1.61 euros per liter compared to 2.03 euros in Germany. flag Drivers from border towns like Frankfurt (Oder) are making regular trips to Polish towns such as Slubice, saving up to 40 cents per liter and often combining refueling with shopping. flag This trend, known as "fuel tourism," has led German authorities to increase border checks and enforce a 20-liter tax-free fuel limit. flag In response, the German government is fast-tracking a relief package, including a proposal to restrict daily price hikes at gas stations, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledges growing public concern over energy costs amid global instability.

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