Overview
- In an interview with NOZ, Gerhard Hillebrand called CO₂ pricing the right tool and argued for pricier petrol and diesel alongside lower charging costs to boost e‑mobility.
- Posts on social media show numerous ADAC members announcing cancellations, reflecting frustration among drivers who still rely on combustion engines.
- ADAC later clarified it does not support blanket fuel hikes and said parts of its position were shortened or misconstrued in coverage.
- With the new year, Germany’s CO₂ price moves to a €55–€65 per‑ton corridor, and ADAC estimates petrol will rise by about 3 cents per liter and diesel by slightly less.
- The EU’s fuel CO₂ price was postponed by one year from its original 2027 start, as Hillebrand warned against weakening climate targets while welcoming steps to avoid price spikes.