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Benzinpreisdeckel
/ˈbɛn.t͡siːnˌpʁaɪ̯sˌdɛkəl/
fuel price cap
Die Regierung führte einen Benzinpreisdeckel ein, um die hohen Spritkosten zu begrenzen.
The government introduced a fuel price cap to limit high fuel costs.
Law
formal
A government-imposed maximum price for gasoline, set to control fuel costs during economic crises.
Ohne den Benzinpreisdeckel wären die Spritpreise noch weiter gestiegen.
Without the fuel price cap, fuel prices would have risen even further.
Commonly discussed in political and economic contexts during periods of high inflation or energy crises.
Collocations
Benzinpreisdeckel einführento introduce a fuel price capBenzinpreisdeckel abschaffento abolish a fuel price capunter dem Benzinpreisdeckelunder the fuel price cap
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Remembering the compound structure
Break the word into parts: 'Benzin' (gasoline) + 'Preis' (price) + 'Deckel' (cap/lid). Think of it as a 'price lid' for gasoline.
Gold Rule
Context matters
The term is almost always used in discussions about government intervention in fuel markets. It is not a general term for price limits.
Word Origin
Compound noun formed from 'Benzin' (gasoline) + 'Preis' (price) + 'Deckel' (lid/cover, metaphorically 'cap'). The term reflects the idea of 'capping' or limiting the price, similar to placing a lid on a container.
Usage Notes
The term is specific to German political and economic discourse. In English, 'fuel price cap' is the closest equivalent, though 'cap' is more commonly used in financial contexts (e.g., 'interest rate cap').
Word Breakdown
Benzin
gasoline
rootPreis
price
rootDeckel
cap/lid (metaphorical)
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