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Poorer households in particular are affected by the increased energy costs. (Image: Stockfotos-MG/Fotolia)
Berlin (energate) - The German government is expected to pass the second energy relief package on 27 April. A recent study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) criticises that the measures do not provide enough relief for low-income households. However, it is precisely these households that are disproportionately affected by the price increases for heating oil, petrol and diesel as well as gas, according to the analysis: "In the lowest decile - i.e. among the ...
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