The temporary reduction in the energy tax on diesel and petrol announced by the federal government has been welcomed by numerous Saxon business associations. This step is overdue and an important signal to relieve the burden on businesses in a phase of persistently high operating costs, said the President of the Saxon Farmers' Association, Torsten Krawczyk.
"It is right that the federal government is focusing not only on consumers but also on the economy. Agricultural businesses in particular are now especially affected by high energy prices when cultivating fields," he emphasized.
At the same time, it was imperative that the specific effects on agricultural diesel be regulated quickly and clearly. For example, it must be clarified whether and in what form the temporary tax reduction will affect the refund regulations for agricultural diesel. "It must not be the case that agricultural businesses end up worse off because lower taxes are already incurred at the time of purchase and refund claims are reduced as a result."
