SD Wants to Stop "Shock Increase" in Gasoline Prices
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The Sweden Democrats are acting in the Riksdag to stop the tax increases on gasoline and diesel that are expected in the autumn. "If we do nothing, a cost shock is expected," says Oscar Sjöstedt (SD).
From October 1, gasoline and diesel prices will be higher, after a temporary tax cut expires. Now SD wants to stop the "shock increase" by seeking a majority in the Riksdag. - For four years, we have been extremely concerned about keeping fuel prices reasonable in Sweden, says Jimmie Åkesson at a press conference.
The SD wants to stop the "shock increase" in fuel prices. Now they are seeking the support of the other parties in the Finance Committee to do so.
The Sweden Democrats want to get the Finance Committee on board with extending the two temporary tax cuts on fossil fuels. “Just because we have a transitional government, we don’t have a transitional committee,” says SD’s economic policy spokesperson Oscar Sjöstedt.
Gasoline was still available in Stockholm on Wednesday for around 1.50 euros per liter. The price has been pressured by temporary tax cuts in Sweden, but the first of these will end at the beginning of October.
If you plan to drive a little in the near future, it might be a good idea to fill up your tank today because tomorrow the tax on both gasoline and diesel will increase. Tomorrow the government's temporary tax cut on fossil fuels ends, so for gasoline it means an increase of 1.03 kronor per liter and for diesel it will be […]
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