# Energy tax

*Last updated: 2026-10-29*

> The energy tax (Energiesteuer) is a German excise duty on fuels such as diesel, gasoline, heating oil, or natural gas, levied by the federal government at the point of sale.

The energy tax (Energiesteuer) is a German excise duty on fuels such as diesel, gasoline, heating oil, or natural gas, levied by the federal government at the point of sale. It makes up a significant share of the pump price and is itself subject to value-added tax. The federal government can temporarily reduce the energy tax to relieve consumers and businesses during periods of high fuel prices, though such a measure does not affect the other price components — crude oil cost, refining margin, and trade markup — which continue to fluctuate freely in the market.

**Source:** [https://www.zoll.de/DE/Fachthemen/Steuern/Energie/energie_node.html](https://www.zoll.de/DE/Fachthemen/Steuern/Energie/energie_node.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Energy tax |
| Language | IT |
| Word count | 96 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-29 |
| Source | https://www.zoll.de/DE/Fachthemen/Steuern/Energie/energie_node.html |

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