Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs Erkki Keldo has rejected a business proposal to temporarily reduce excise duty on diesel fuel amid rising global prices linked to the Iran conflict. The decision reflects tensions between economic relief requests and government fiscal policy during periods of commodity price volatility.
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Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo (Reform) has rejected a proposal by business organizations to temporarily lower the excise duty on diesel fuel as global prices continue to rise due to the Iran war.
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Apr 30, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC
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