Greenhouse gas emission reduction target for fuels in Sweden

From July 1, 2018, Sweden enforced a GHG emission reduction target for energy used in the transportation sector. It is differentiated for gasoline and diesel (see table below). The overall 6% GHG emission reduction target should be achieved by the end of 2020. High-biofuel blends and pure biofuels will not be covered by the emission reduction obligation. These fuels will instead be eligible for energy and CO2 tax exemptions. The Swedish authorities explained that as of July 1, 2018, highly blended biofuels benefit from a complete exemption from both the CO2 tax and the energy tax for the part of the blended biofuel that is derived from biomass, as explained above in the report.