Berlin, April 2, 2026 German Green Party co-leader Ricarda Lang has called for expanded home office rights to ease the financial strain of soaring fuel prices on citizens. Lang emphasized the dual benefits of remote work, stating in German: *"Jeder gesparte Tropfen Sprit ist im Moment gut für den Geldbeutel der Bürger"* ("Every saved drop of fuel is good for the citizens' wallets right now"). She argued that granting employees the right to work from home would reduce commuting costs and fuel consumption. Economist Veronika Grimm warned that increased energy use disproportionately harms countries in the global south, where some governments have already imposed home office mandates and vehicle restrictions. Grimm also advocated for a nationwide speed limit as a more effective measure than fuel discounts to curb consumption. Felix Banaszak of the Green Party echoed the call for temporary highway speed limits to reduce fuel demand. The proposals come as Germany grapples with sustained high fuel prices, though no specific policy changes have yet been announced. The debate follows similar energy-saving measures adopted internationally, including in parts of the global south, as fuel costs remain volatile.