**Germany's Diesel Hits Record High, Drivers Demand Tax Break**

Germany's drivers are facing a new record price for diesel fuel. The cost has surged past €2 per liter at many stations. The country's largest automobile association, the ADAC, is now urging the government to act. It has called for a temporary cut to Germany's high fuel taxes to provide relief. Industry experts link the price spike to rising global oil costs. Recent geopolitical tensions, including the conflict involving Iran, have made oil traders nervous. This has pushed up market prices worldwide. The ADAC argues that a tax reduction would directly lower costs for consumers and businesses. It warns that high transport and fuel costs could further increase inflation in Germany. The German government has not yet commented on the proposal. It temporarily lowered fuel taxes in 2022 during another energy crisis but has been hesitant to repeat the measure.