Latvian Ruling Parties Mull Energy-Related Tax Cut, Leta Says

Jan. 17, 2022, 8:07 AM UTC

Latvia’s governing coalition parties will meet Monday to discuss cutting VAT on energy from 21% to 5% to stem rising energy costs, Leta news service reports, citing Economy Ministry.

  • Proposal would cut VAT on electricity, natural gas, and wood used for heating
  • Ministry proposes price ceilings for heating through April
  • NOTE: Europe’s Governments Face a Reckoning as Energy Prices Surge

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