IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY, EARLIER TODAY, a 30-yr.-old unemployed man who is apparently frustrated over gasoline prices, pulled his Z95 BMW into a parking lot and then poured a can of (expensive) gasoline all over it and set it alight.

“sprit-wucher” = gasoline profiteer (dpa photo)

The unidentified man said that he was protesting the rapidly escalating prices of gasoline.  The car was covered with slogans and stickers promoting websites about gas prices.

By the time the fire brigade arrived on the scene the car was completely burned up.  The police are estimating approx. 10,000 Euros in damages ($15,000).

“benzin ablocke” = gas rip-off
(Frankfurt Police photo)

The protester is from Bavaria and said that he wanted to do his stunt in Berlin, but he got lost and didn’t know how to get there.  The police have found a new destination for him, however.  He was arrested and is being held on arson charges, violating environmental regulations, and will be assessed the cost of calling out the fire brigade.

Hessischer Rundfunk has the STORY.

Hat tip:  Christian L.

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