Fuel prices have crossed another threshold. An important vote in parliament is approaching
The Progress Party (Frp), the Centre Party (Sp) and the Christian Democratic Party (KrF) will jointly submit a proposal to the Norwegian parliament to reduce fuel taxes again. The cuts would remain in effect until the end of the year. The vote on the proposal is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 October.
Fuel prices are at times exceeding NOK 30 and even NOK 31.
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The initiative comes after prices rose at petrol stations. Frp leader Sylvi Listhaug points out that, over the past week, prices at the pumps have exceeded NOK 31 per litre. The proposal will be presented during the debate on the Speech from the Throne in the Storting. The parties want to reintroduce temporary fuel tax cuts.
Three parties submit a joint proposal. The vote is already on Tuesday
Frp says that during Tuesday's vote, the Conservative Party (Høyre) will have to decide whether to support the proposal or oppose it. Listhaug points to prices exceeding NOK 31 per litre. Frp wants parliament to take action. The proposal concerns restoring fuel tax cuts until the end of the year.
Sp leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum points to the situation of people living outside Oslo's central areas. As he stresses, for many of them a car is essential in everyday life. High fuel prices also affect businesses across the country. Vedum described prices exceeding NOK 30 per litre as a serious problem for households and companies dependent on road transport.
Sp leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum points to the situation of people living outside Oslo's central areas. As he stresses, for many of them a car is essential in everyday life. High fuel prices also affect businesses across the country. Vedum described prices exceeding NOK 30 per litre as a serious problem for households and companies dependent on road transport.
Fuel prices are the main topic of discussion in Norway.Photo: Fotolia
KrF points to costs for families. Høyre rejects a temporary cut
KrF leader Dag-Inge Ulstein points to the burden borne by families and businesses. According to him, in many regions a car is needed to commute to work, take children to kindergarten and attend extracurricular activities. KrF considers lower fuel taxes to be one of its priorities. The party therefore joined the joint initiative of Frp and Sp.
However, Høyre does not intend to support the proposed solution. Party leader Ine Eriksen Søreide announced that the party will vote against a temporary reduction in fuel taxes. She maintains this position despite pressure from other parties and Høyre's regional branches. Instead, Søreide supports permanent tax relief adopted as part of the budget process.
However, Høyre does not intend to support the proposed solution. Party leader Ine Eriksen Søreide announced that the party will vote against a temporary reduction in fuel taxes. She maintains this position despite pressure from other parties and Høyre's regional branches. Instead, Søreide supports permanent tax relief adopted as part of the budget process.
Tuesday's vote will primarily show the difference between two approaches to responding to high fuel prices. Frp, Sp and KrF are proposing a solution that would remain in force until the end of the year. Høyre, on the other hand, wants tax changes to be part of broader and permanent budget decisions.
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