GERMANY IS FREEZING TRAIN FARES TO TACKLE HORMUZ OIL CRISIS – WHY CAN’T THE REST OF EUROPE?
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30.04.2026


EU Observer (30 April 2026)

Victor Thévenet

 

This month, Deutsche Bahn announced a freeze on long-distance rail ticket prices in Germany for one full year - until April 2027 - to help consumers cope with rising fuel prices

This is a very wise short-term answer to prevent citizens from bearing the consequences of the oil crisis in their travel budgets. 

The EU average price for petrol (Euro-super 95) rose from €1.64 to €1.83 per litre from February to April 2026 - a 12 percent increase.

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