If the mood among the freight transporters in Italy or France is bad, this leads to road blockades.
In Germany, the industry is now sounding the alarm because diesel prices have risen by almost 50 percent within a few days.
For the time being, this crisis will not erupt in protests on the streets.
Because the transport companies know that they have a much more suitable means of exerting pressure: because every kilometer driven results in losses, many want to leave their trucks at home.
Supermarkets, petrol stations and construction sites quickly went without supplies.
Transporters want quick support, while the federal government is reluctant to open Pandora's box and give in to requests for subsidies from a single association.
It is undisputed that transport companies play a key role in the economic network.
The demands seem moderate because they only include transitional aid of a maximum of four months.
It is true that the market mechanisms for price adjustments in transport costs only work sluggishly and slowly.
They could be better oiled within four months.