Germany plans cut in energy tax to lower petrol prices, Bild reports

BERLIN, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Germany's government plans to cut the energy tax on gasoline by €0.14 ($0.16) per litre, newspaper Bild reported on Friday. The plans are subject to talks with the heads of Germany's regional states, and an additionally planned petrol price cap would be contingent on the oil price, according to Bild. ($1 = 0.8725 euros) (Reporting by Thomas Seythal Editing by Ludwig Burger) ((thomas.seythal@thomsonreuters.com)