AccelerateEU: How the Commission plans to lower energy prices

The Commission aims to limit price increases and ensure supply through greater coordination among EU member states. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra expressed skepticism about the possibility of a swift reform of the kerosene tax.

23. April 2026
Mitarbeiter beim Betanken von Flugzeugen mit Flugbenzin Kerosin Tankwagen auf dem Rollfeld des Hamburger Helmut Schmidt Airport
The Commission is also considering new regulations on kerosene stockpiling. (picture alliance / ABBfoto | -)

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Last updated: 23. April 2026