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Sweden Unveils $7.7 Billion Spring Budget to Combat Energy Costs

4/13/2026

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Sweden's government announced a spring mini-budget on April 13, 2026, totaling 7.7 billion crowns in additional spending to ease household energy costs amid the war in Iran.
The package follows an earlier 80 billion crowns allocated in the 2026 full-year budget.
It cuts fuel taxes and increases electricity subsidies, costing 1.6 billion and 2.4 billion crowns respectively.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson emphasized Sweden's economy remains strong despite global uncertainties.

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Sweden's government announced a spring mini-budget on April 13, 2026, totaling 7.7 billion crowns in additional spending to ease household energy costs amid the war in Iran.
The package follows an earlier 80 billion crowns allocated in the 2026 full-year budget.
It cuts fuel taxes and increases electricity subsidies, costing 1.6 billion and 2.4 billion crowns respectively.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson emphasized Sweden's economy remains strong despite global uncertainties.