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Sweden Cuts Fuel Taxes, Compensates Families Amid Inflation

3/24/2026

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Sweden's government will temporarily reduce vehicle fuel duties from May 1 to September 30 to address inflation linked to the Iran war, costing 1.64 billion kronor.
Petrol taxes will decrease by one krona per litre and diesel by 0.4 krona.
The government will also provide 3.4 billion kronor to compensate households for rising electricity and gas prices.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted support for families facing increased energy costs.
Critics argue the government should focus on reducing fossil fuel dependence instead of lowering prices, as the opposition leads by six points in polls.

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Sweden's government will temporarily reduce vehicle fuel duties from May 1 to September 30 to address inflation linked to the Iran war, costing 1.64 billion kronor.
Petrol taxes will decrease by one krona per litre and diesel by 0.4 krona.
The government will also provide 3.4 billion kronor to compensate households for rising electricity and gas prices.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted support for families facing increased energy costs.
Critics argue the government should focus on reducing fossil fuel dependence instead of lowering prices, as the opposition leads by six points in polls.