Swedish diesel pickup tax loophole costs state 250M SEK annually

Sweden's best-selling pickup is sold with a gas tank configuration that exploits a tax exemption intended for alternative fuels, allowing owners to run on diesel while avoiding taxes. Researcher Tobias Gustavsson Binder criticizes the loophole, noting that subsidies meant to promote transition are instead supporting diesel vehicles. The state reportedly misses out on a quarter billion SEK, but the policy response remains uncertain.

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