Finance ministry sees no way to lower diesel excise duty despite soaring prices

Diesel prices have risen 36 cents per liter in two weeks. Fuel retailers and hauliers are calling for a cut in excise duty.

The Ministry of Finance says the tight state budget rules out a cut in excise duty.

According to ERR News Estonia, this development has occurred in Estonia.

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