At the same time, gasoline has also significantly increased in price, reaching 2.129 euros per liter, which represents the highest level this year. The German automobile club (ADAC) assessed that these price hikes are inappropriate, noting that the price of crude oil actually fell between March 31 and April 1, further questioning the justification for the price increases at gas stations. The German government introduced the so-called "fuel price brake" on April 1, which stipulates that gas stations may increase prices at most once per day. The measure was adopted in the Bundestag with the aim of stabilizing the market and reducing sudden price fluctuations. However, on the very first day of implementation, price increases averaging nearly eight cents were recorded, while at some stations, increases reached up to 12 cents. Experts warn that there is concern that oil companies are introducing additional margins to compensate for the pricing restrictions. ADAC states that the Federal Office should closely monitor the situation and respond in case of abuses. Economists emphasize that the goal of this measure is not necessarily to lower prices, but to bring order to the market and provide greater predictability for consumers. Experiences from Austria, where a similar model has existed since 2011, show that after an initial decline, prices rose again to the usual level.