Germany’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, appears reluctant to implement the fuel price cap legislation. Despite her personal reservations, her ministry is legally obligated to enact the law, at least in theory. Reiche has indicated a preference for delaying the implementation process. The fuel price cap, designed to alleviate costs for consumers at the pump, faces bureaucratic hurdles as the minister signals resistance. This hesitation raises questions about the government’s commitment to the policy and its potential effectiveness. The situation highlights a potential conflict between the minister’s economic views and her legal duties within the German government.