- Spain proposes a 5 billion euro package to reduce VAT on electricity, cut fuel prices, and provide subsidies for sectors hit hardest by energy price spikes due to the Middle East conflict.
- The measures require parliamentary approval and include a 10% VAT on electricity, up to 30 cents per litre fuel price cuts, and a 20 cents per litre fuel subsidy for farming and transport sectors.
- Coalition partner Sumar threatens to oppose the package unless housing price measures are included; housing support is being considered in a separate package.
- The transport sector and some economists believe the fuel cuts will mainly benefit larger companies, while the VAT reduction will help poorer households.
- The second package, focused on renters and vulnerable households, faces likely opposition from right-wing parties in parliament.
Source: reuters.com
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