Swedish Government Rejects Commission's Proposal to Raise Fuel Taxes
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Sweden's government has rejected recommendations from an expert commission to increase taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel. The proposal was part of broader discussions on how to meet the country's ambitious climate targets, which include reducing CO2 emissions from transport by 70 percent by 2030 compared to 2010 levels and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. The rejection suggests the government is seeking alternative approaches to meet these environmental goals without imposing higher fuel costs on consumers.