Government agrees 60 million euro fuel-price relief package, rejects Finns Party proposal
The package includes lower vehicle tax, a higher cap on commuting expense deductions as well as subsidies for businesses in transport, agriculture and forestry.
Government officials have reached an agreement on a 60 million euro fuel-price relief package, rejecting proposals from the Finns Party to reduce the distribution obligation further. The package includes a 30 million euro fuel subsidy for businesses in transport, agriculture, and forestry sectors, a 20 million euro reduction in vehicle tax, and a 10 million euro increase in the maximum commuting expense deduction.
Environment and Climate Minister Sari Multala confirmed that all governing parties support the package as a whole. The government will fund the package within its spending limits, redirecting unused biogenic carbon capture capacity funds and decreasing funding for basic transport infrastructure management. Although the measures are not expected to significantly impact consumer fuel costs, the decision was praised by the Confederation of Finnish Industries.
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