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A government inquiry to be presented to the cabinet on Wednesday proposes higher fuel taxes and an increased reduction obligation.

The Styrmedelsutredningen inquiry, appointed by the government in 2024, is expected to submit several proposals to help Sweden meet its climate targets for 2030 and 2045. The suggestions include a gradual increase in the reduction obligation to 21 percent in 2028, 23 percent in 2029 and 25 percent in 2030, plus a fuel tax rise of 1.80 kronor. In total, fuel is calculated to become 3 kronor more expensive at the pump.

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson rejects the proposals. "We will not accept it", he writes to Aftonbladet. He calls the ideas red lines for his party.

Acting Climate and Environment Minister Johan Britz (L) also opposes a higher reduction obligation and fuel taxes. "The right path is to electrify", he says in a statement.

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Initial reactions on X highlight skepticism about the proposed fuel tax hike and reduction obligation increase, noting higher costs at the pump and questioning government policy consistency on temporary tax cuts.

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