German fuel rebate ends June 30, 2026: No extension — is it worth filling up now?
Germany's energy tax cut ends on June 30, 2026. Since May 1 it has saved around 14.04 ct/L (net) — roughly 17 ct/L including VAT — on E10 and diesel. On June 11, 2026, the CDU/CSU–SPD coalition formally confirmed no extension. Union faction vice-chair Sepp Müller: "We will let the fuel discount expire as planned on June 30th." ADAC prices June 11: E10 €1.876/L, diesel €1.851/L — slightly cheaper than early June. The question now: fill up before July 1?
Tank Alert Editorial Team · ·
Updated
June 14, 2026
Fuel rebate expires
June 30, 2026
Coalition (CDU/CSU–SPD) confirmed on June 11, 2026: no extension. From July 1, 2026 the 14.04 ct/L energy tax cut ends. The BMF confirms the measure is limited to May–June 2026.
Source-backed
BMF, ADAC (June 11, 2026), Monopolkommission monitoring, The Local (June 11, 2026). No new live requests to the fuel provider.
What changed for Germany's fuel rebate in June 2026?
Germany's fuel rebate ends on June 30, 2026. Current June data puts Super E10 below EUR1.90 and diesel near EUR1.85, but from July 1 the tax relief of roughly 17 cents per litre can disappear.
Market snapshot — June 11, 2026
No extension confirmed — E10 €1.876 · diesel €1.851
- June 11, 2026 (ADAC): E10 €1.876/L, diesel €1.851/L — lower than early June, Tankrabatt still in effect.
- June 11, 2026: Coalition (CDU/CSU–SPD) formally decides against any extension. Union faction vice-chair Sepp Müller: "We will let the fuel discount expire as planned on June 30th." Fiscal cost cited: ~€1.6bn over two months.
- Monopolkommission monitoring (end May 2026): broad rebate pass-through confirmed — but structural competition issues persist. A simple extension is not recommended.
- June 3, 2026 (ADAC): E10 €1.918/L, diesel €1.883/L. Prices have since fallen slightly — crude oil market supports low prices through month-end.
What changes on July 1?
No extension confirmed — +14–17 ct/L expected
The coalition decided on June 11: no follow-up rebate. From July 1 the 14.04 ct/L energy tax cut (net, ~17 ct/L incl. VAT) disappears. The price rise may come gradually — stations can use inventory bought at the old tax price. The 12-noon pricing rule stays in force from July 1.
Is it worth filling up before June 30?
Default: 17 ct/L (incl. VAT) if the full rebate disappears
Frequently asked questions about the rebate expiry
Will Germany's fuel rebate be extended?
No. The coalition (CDU/CSU–SPD) formally confirmed on June 11, 2026 that there will be no extension. Union faction vice-chair Sepp Müller stated: "We will let the fuel discount expire as planned on June 30th." The fiscal cost of ~€1.6bn over two months was cited as the main reason.
Is it worth filling up before June 30?
Yes, if your tank is below 50% and you'd need to refuel within the next 2–3 weeks anyway. Since no extension is coming, the window is now clear: before June 30. Use the calculator below for your individual saving.
Will prices jump immediately on July 1?
Not necessarily on day one — stations can use inventory bought at the old tax price. The full increase typically feeds through within 1–2 weeks. The Bundeskartellamt is monitoring for excessive price rises. Tank Alert's live fuel search shows the cheapest stations in real time.
When is the cheapest time to refuel after July 1?
The 12-noon pricing rule stays in force. Shortly before midday remains the most important comparison window — stations may only raise E5, E10, and diesel once per day (at 12:00).
Which fuels does the rebate cover?
E10, E5, and diesel. The energy tax reduction applies equally to all three, per BMF. The net amount is 14.04 ct/L — roughly 17 ct/L including VAT.