CSU boss Markus Söder has called for the gradual abolition of VAT on petrol and diesel because of the rising fuel prices.
"It is simply immoral that the state also earns a lot from rising energy prices with VAT," said Söder of the "Bild am Sonntag".
The traffic light is here "politically and morally" in duty.
"VAT on petrol and diesel must be reduced immediately from 19 percent to 7 percent," Söder continued.
"With European approval, it would even go to zero in a second step."
Green leader Ricarda Lang meanwhile called for the rapid introduction of energy money to relieve the burden on citizens because of the rising energy and food prices.
"We need energy money as soon as possible, which is paid to all citizens".
Fuel prices and your wallet
Rising fuel prices cost German drivers an average of 38 euros a month for a petrol engine and 44 euros for a diesel engine.
This is the result of a calculation by the ADAC for the "Bild am Sonntag".
A mileage of 1133 kilometers per month with an average consumption of 7 liters per 100 kilometers (diesel) or 7.8 liters (E10) was taken as the basis for the calculation, as well as an increase in the price per liter since January by 55 cents (diesel) or 43 cents (E10). ).
“The rapid increase unsettles consumers greatly.
Many people ask themselves whether they will still be able to afford mobility in the future," said ADAC Transport President Gerhard Hillebrand. "From the ADAC's point of view, politicians must react to current developments and reduce VAT on fuel and heating oil for a limited period of time."
This is also the view of the Association of the Automotive Industry.
President Hildegard Müller told the "Bild am Sonntag": "Mobility must remain accessible and affordable for everyone. It is the government's task to reduce taxes and duties now, also because the state is benefiting from the expensive prices precisely through additional income."