**Headline:** South Korea Extends FuelTax Cut for Another Two Months
**Keywords:** Fuel Tax, Extension, SouthKorea
**Content:**
**SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap)** – South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on Mondaythat it will extend the fuel tax cut, originally set to expire at the end of this month, for another two months until October. The move aims to alleviatepressure from volatile oil prices due to instability in the Middle East and rising domestic prices, easing the burden on citizens.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Sang-gil, presiding over a meeting of relevant economic ministers, statedthat recent tensions in the Middle East have intensified oil price fluctuations, impacting people’s livelihoods. To stabilize prices, the government has decided to extend the fuel tax cut until October.
Currently, the fuel tax on gasoline in South Korea standsat 656 won per liter (about 3.51 yuan), representing a 20% reduction from the price before the flexible tax rate was applied. The fuel tax on diesel is 407 won per liter, down 30% from the previous rate.
This extension marks thethird time the South Korean government has extended the fuel tax cut, following previous extensions in April and June this year. The government initially announced the fuel tax cut in March 2023 to address the pressure from rising international oil prices.
Analysts point out that volatile oil prices are a common challenge facing the global economy. The South Korean government’s extension of the fuel tax cut demonstrates its commitment to stabilizing prices and easing the burden on citizens. However, some are concerned that long-term fuel tax cuts could strain government finances.
The South Korean government has stated that it will closely monitor international oil price trends and domestic economic conditions,adjusting fuel tax policies as needed to ensure the stability of people’s lives.
【来源】https://cn.yna.co.kr/view/ACK20240821001600881?section=economy/index&input=rss
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