"What made them do that?"
"We believe that this is wrong," Merz said at a press conference with his Norwegian counterpart. "There is currently a problem with prices, but not with supply. And in that sense, I would like to know what factors led the US government to such a decision."
The US permit, which aims to lower high oil and gas prices due to the war in the Middle East, did not have a major impact on the markets and oil was being bought at $101 per barrel on Friday.
"We don't want to participate in this war"
Iranian retaliation includes attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a near-total shutdown of oil exports and a reduction in production in Gulf countries.
"I want to make it clear once again: Germany is not participating and does not want to participate in this war," Merz stressed.
