What do we pay?<\/strong> There has been sustained pressure from Europe for Spain to align diesel taxes with gasoline taxes. Currently, the \u00a0Special Hydrocarbons Tax\u00a0 reflects significant disparities that favor diesel. Presently, the tax breakdown is as follows:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to this national component, the regional tax since 2019 averages \u00a07.02 cents\/liter\u00a0. Adjusted for these rates, the Special Hydrocarbons Tax now breaks down as follows:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n VAT, capped at \u00a021%\u00a0, also significantly escalates the final price, particularly for gasoline. On average, the current market price for diesel in Spain hovers around \u00a01.425 euros\/liter\u00a0. Without taxes, the base price would be approximately \u00a00.799 euros\/liter\u00a0, indicating that a staggering \u00a056%\u00a0 of the price reflects tax obligations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The end goal remains pushing for equal taxation of diesel and gasoline, driven by the higher pollutant emissions emitted by diesel vehicles. This includes \u00a0measures\u00a0 aimed at reducing its use, and part of the strategy involves harmonizing fuel taxation across Europe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, introducing higher diesel taxes poses significant political risks. In April, Spain was pushed to reach an agreement to implement the tax hike, threatening the much-needed funds. The government appeared to have reached a tentative agreement to increase the diesel tax by \u00a011 cents\/liter\u00a0 but failed to finalize it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The ambitious tax reform framework that was proposed never materialized\u2014a setback arriving years after \u00a0similar proposals\u00a0 had failed to gain momentum due to a series of crises, including the aftermath of the Coronavirus and the ongoing effects of the Ukraine War.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Historically, even before the recent proposals, previous governments projected tax increases on diesel, such as in \u00a02018\u00a0, but these were considerably watered down, resulting in a general increase in fuel taxes. Pressure from Europe has since led to a \u00a0streamlining\u00a0 of the increases across regional tax rates, which had been implemented since \u00a02019\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approximately \u00a018 million\u00a0 diesel cars are licensed in Spain, representing about \u00a058.9%\u00a0 of the active vehicle fleet. This data underlines the significant reliance on diesel fuel, a legacy of the mid-2000s when diesel vehicles gained significant traction in the market. In \u00a02007\u00a0, for instance, diesel cars dominated sales, highlighting a long-lasting trend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The reluctance to implement tax reforms concerning diesel is understandable when assessing the social implications. Three out of five vehicles still rely on diesel, illustrating a complex feedback loop between consumer choices, existing fuel taxation, and \u00a0environmental policies\u00a0. As Europe pressures Spain to reform its fuel tax structures, the broader implications for society remain substantial.<\/p>\n\n
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