German fuel retailers report 5,000 deviations from 12 o'clock price adjustment rule

German fuel retailers have recorded approximately 5,000 instances of non-compliance with the '12 o'clock rule,' which mandates that gas stations may only increase fuel prices once daily at noon. It remains unclear whether these deviations represent technical errors or intentional attempts to circumvent price transparency regulations. This pattern suggests potential regulatory enforcement challenges in the German retail fuel market.