Excise taxes on fuels and electricity are set to increase from May 1st. However, on Thursday, the government will discuss canceling these increases.
The leader of the right-wing, Lavly Perling, told ERR that this is an example of the Reform Party's deceitfulness. "They promised to raise excise taxes and now are reconsidering. This is the same as with the corporate income tax," said Perling.
Perling believes that lowering taxes is the right approach. The right-wing has been advocating for excise tax reductions since 2023. Lower taxes will help the economy.
"The right-wing believes that excise tax increases should be abandoned. The state needs to tighten its belt and think about how to restructure the state system with lower taxes," said Perling.
According to Perling, the solution lies in savings and significant decisions that promote economic growth. "We need to discuss how to make the state function in a way that future generations will be proud of Estonia," he said.
For economic growth, low taxes and predictability are essential. "Investors both in Estonia and abroad are talking about the unpredictability of taxes and the economy," said Perling.
From May 1st, the excise tax on gasoline is set to increase by 5%, and on diesel fuel by 7%. The excise tax on natural gas will rise by 18%, and on electricity by 46%.