The temporary reduction in the energy tax ends at the end of the month, which leads to higher prices for petrol and diesel.
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A temporary reduction in the energy tax was introduced in May due to high fuel prices and an uncertain global situation.
The temporary reduction in the energy tax, which was introduced in May, ends at the end of the month. For petrol, the change means that the tax will be increased by just over one kroner per liter including VAT. For diesel, it is about 40 öre per litre.
At a gas station in Växjö, we meet motorists who now have to count on higher fuel costs.
- If diesel is raised to 27 kroner per litre, I might as well quit my job, because then I won't even make a profit from going to work, says Titti Svensson.
About SEK 50 more expensive
For those who fill up 50 liters of petrol, the tax change itself means around SEK 50 more per fill-up, calculated including VAT and assuming that the entire change is reflected in the price.
At the same time, it is not the entire temporary tax reduction that disappears. The reduced carbon dioxide tax on petrol and diesel continues to apply until 30 November.
SD wants to stop
The government has previously justified the temporary tax cuts with the high fuel prices and the uncertain global situation.
On Wednesday, SD also made a proposal to stop the "shock increase" in fuel prices.
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