Overview

• The push follows a Bundeskartellamt finding that pump prices change roughly 18–22 times per station per day, with frequency rising and transparency declining.
• The plan mirrors Austria’s rule allowing only one daily increase at 12:00 noon while permitting price cuts at any time.
• The proposal is slated to be referred to Bundesrat committees on 17 October, with some Bundesrat sources suggesting chamber backing is likely.
• The Tankstellen-Interessenverband supports the measure, saying it could calm consumer frustration and disputing claims it would raise average fuel costs.
• A stated goal is to reduce reporting to the Market Transparency Unit and tank‑apps, and any implementation would still require federal action after the Bundesrat process.