The Ministry of Finance has developed a bill providing for a significant increase in excise taxes on gasoline and liquefied gas. It is reported by "

The bill proposes to more than double the excise tax on liquefied gas - from 52 to 125 euros per 1000 liters and a gradual increase in excise taxes on gasoline. The Ministry of Finance emphasizes that this is the minimum amount of tax determined by the EU directive.

A gradual increase in excise duties on gasoline is also expected..

As noted in the explanatory note, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine dated 21. 09. 2022 No. 2618-ІX “On Amendments to Section XX “Transitional Provisions” of the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding excise tax rates for the period of the legal regime of martial law, state of emergency” is established for the period until the termination or cancellation of martial law, state of emergency on the territory of Ukraine, but not. 07. 2023, the following excise tax rates: for motor gasoline, heavy distillates, other petroleum products, alternative motor fuels and biodiesel in the amount of 100 euros per 1000 liters of liquefied gas, butane, isobutane - 52 euros per 1000 liters.

From July 1, it is planned to return the full rate of excise tax on gasoline to 213 euros per 1000 liters.

It is also proposed to establish a schedule for bringing excises on fuel “to the minimum level determined by the EU directive” until 2028, when it will exceed 300 euros per 1000 liters. Excises on diesel, according to the plans of the Ministry of Finance, will also exceed 300 euros per 1000 liters by 2028.

Recall that in September 2022, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine returned the excise tax on fuel. Benefits are valid until the end of martial law, but no later than July 1, 2023.

According to the provisions of the new law, excises were returned in the amount of:.

petrol 100€/1000 liters.

diesel 100€/1000 liters.

biofuel 100€/1000 liters.

gas 52 €/1000 liters.

VAT for everything remained at 7%.

A privilege was made for fuel for the needs of the Ministry of Defense.

For the military, the excise was 0 € / 1000 liters. This benefit is valid exclusively for the Ministry of Defense during the period of martial law and state of emergency..

As you know, the Cabinet of Ministers reduced the excise tax to zero and to 7% VAT on fuel in mid-March 2022. This made it possible to cut prices at dispensers by 10 UAH/l and support consumers.

Experts warn against fuel tax refunds. In their opinion, part of the gas station may stop, and some will avoid paying taxes..