In an interview with the “Rheinische Post,” Hüther argued that measures such as the commuter allowance are inadequate, as they disproportionately benefit higher earners. He suggested targeted compensation for low-income households through flat-rate payments and proposed increasing the mileage allowance for working citizens receiving citizen’s income. Economist Kooths from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy emphasized that higher prices effectively encourage resource conservation and exploration of alternatives. He criticized EU tax reductions on gasoline and diesel for merely stimulating demand, which could lead to increased procurement costs without significant relief for domestic consumers.