Recently, due to concerns about energy supply cuts, Germans have rushed to buy and stock up firewood. The original price per cubic meter was less than 50 euros, but now it has risen to about 100 euros.
German inflation soared to 7.3% last month, a 40-year high.
Firewood theft is becoming more common, German media reports, and the German government is taking precautions by implanting GPS trackers into tree trunks. Thieves will be fined thousands of euros and even face jail time if the wood is stolen.
If you want to legally pick up firewood, you must apply for a relevant certificate from the local government and pay 5 to 30 euros.
(produced by Le Xiaomin)
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]