The war in Iran has led to a significant rise in fuel prices across Europe, with Germany experiencing the sharpest increase at nearly 5%. This contrasts with lower increases in neighboring countries. The German government is concerned about these disproportionate rises and has formed a task force to investigate. Critics accuse oil companies of price gouging, while the industry defends itself, stating that margins have remained stable. The task force is seeking to expand regulatory powers to address excessive pricing. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)