The reduction obligation means that petrol companies must mix a certain amount of biofuel into petrol and diesel in order to achieve a reduction in transport emissions. Because the biofuel is more expensive, the prices per liter are higher.
• The tax on petrol is reduced by 75 öre/litre including VAT.
• The tax on diesel is increased by 15 öre/litre including VAT.
• The tax on E85 is reduced by 19 öre/litre including VAT.
• The reduction duty on petrol is reduced from 7.8 per cent to 6 per cent.
• The reduction duty on diesel is reduced from 30.5 percent to 6 percent.
Sources: Government, Circle K