Tankrabatt

/ˈtaŋkʁaˌbat/
nounIntermediate
💰Finance
formal

A temporary reduction or rebate on fuel taxes, typically implemented to lower fuel prices for consumers, often in response to economic or political pressures.

Die Regierung hat den Tankrabatt eingeführt, um die hohen Spritpreise zu senken.

The government introduced the fuel tax rebate to lower high fuel prices.

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The term became widely known in Germany in 2022 as a measure to address rising fuel costs.

Collocations

Tankrabatt einführento introduce a fuel tax rebateTankrabatt verlängernto extend the fuel tax rebateTankrabatt abschaffento abolish the fuel tax rebate

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Related Phrases

Tankrabatt streitenphrase
to debate the fuel tax rebate

💡Pro Tip

Political Context

The term is often used in discussions about government policies to address fuel price increases.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Tankrabatt' as it is a German noun.

📖Word Origin

From 'Tank' (fuel tank) + 'Rabatt' (rebate/discount). Coined in German political and economic discourse in the 2020s.

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in German political and economic discussions about energy policy and consumer relief measures.

Word Breakdown

Tank
fuel tank
root
+
Rabatt
rebate/discount
root
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