[ProtectOurFreedom]

You have to read deep into the article to learn WHY the change is being made. I finally found it.

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has estimated that fuel consumption and CO2 figures will increase by 22 percent on average — meaning first and foremost a welcome windfall for treasuries all over Europe.

Sure enough, follow the money. Screw the citizen.

[SunkenCiv]

Well yeah. Analogously, you don't think that taxes on tobacco are about politicians' concern about public health, do ya?

[rktman]

Increase See Uh Oh 2! BOOM! Winning!