The government has announced a reduction to the VAT rate applicable to certain products and sectors:
- Firewood and wood pellets: the rate goes from 25% to 13%.
- Gas: the rate drops from 25% to 5% from April1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 and returns to 13% from April1, 2023
- Fish, meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables, fats, edible oils, baby food, fertilizers and pesticides: the rate goes from 13% to 5%.
- Tickets for sports and cultural events: the rate is reduced from 25% and 13% to 5%.