Europe's largest economy is trying to improve its energy security as the region recovers from a historic supply crisis in the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Group of Seven nations are unlikely to revise a price cap on Russian oil this week, despite initial evidence that crude is selling well below the current $60 threshold.
Here's some bad news for drivers of luxury cars and large sport-utility vehicles who are pumping the top grade of gasoline: the premium they pay over regular fuel is getting pricier.