RWTH Study Evaluates Inefficiency of Fuel Subsidies (heise.de)

• Monthly expenditure of 330 million euros shows poor targeting.
• Less than 9 percent of aid reaches energy-vulnerable demographics.
• Subsidy-induced demand hampers market stabilization efforts.

"A study from RWTH Aachen University highlights that the state-funded fuel rebate, costing 330 million euros monthly, fails to effectively support those in need. Only 8.6 percent of the funding reaches energy-poor households. Furthermore, the subsidy has triggered a rise in fuel demand, counteracting its intended relief purpose. The findings suggest that blanket subsidies for fossil fuels are ineffective tools for achieving social resilience or energy stability."