Sweden has lowered fuel taxes and reduced VAT on certain areas, creating significant price differences with Norway. This is now attracting Norwegians to cross the border to Hemavan. Norwegian Merethe Hundnes, while refueling in Hemavan, commented that everything is so expensive and authorities should help where they can.
However, economists consulted by NRK are skeptical about copying the Swedish reductions, with national economist Ivar Gaasland stating it is not very effective for the economy and uncertain if it targets the right areas.
everything is so expensive and authorities should help where they can
it is not very effective for the economy and uncertain if it targets the right areas