The Swedish Parliament approved a temporary cut of the food VAT rate from 12% to 6% effective 1 April 2026 until 31 December 2027. A food commission will monitor supermarket prices to ensure savings are passed on, and the measure is part of a broader economic package that includes increased housing allowances for low‑income families.
The 6% rate applies from 1 April 2026 until 31 December 2027.
A food commission will be established to monitor prices, focusing on the heavily concentrated supermarket sector.
The package includes increased housing allowances worth 655 million crowns for low‑income families, along with expected income and corporate tax relief.
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