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Government task force criticizes oil majors for failing to credibly explain price hikes

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A German government coalition task force has sharply criticized major oil companies for failing to credibly explain recent fuel price hikes, with officials stating that corporations must now provide valid justifications for future increases. This decisive move follows intense scrutiny from the ruling parties and opposition leaders who deem "price gouging" unacceptable as energy costs remain high across Germany's regions on March 16th.

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    Coalition taskforces from both the SPD and Union are criticizing oil companies for unacceptable price gouging.
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    Oil corporations must be able to credibly justify future fuel price increases according to government officials.
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    The high costs of petrol have led politicians across party lines to condemn corporate behavior in energy markets.
[Mar 16, 20:38] Scharfe Kritik an Mineralölkonzernen (Swr.de)