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Merz to Respond to Surging Prices as ‘Breaking Point’ Reached

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 15 September 2026, 12:06 UTC By Arne Delfs 1 min read
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his coalition will take action on “price gouging” amid mounting calls to alleviate the burden on German consumers from surging fuel prices.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his coalition will take action on “price gouging” amid mounting calls to alleviate the burden on German consumers from surging fuel prices.
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