Democratic Party of Kosovo has called for an urgent reduction of fuel taxes, accusing the government led by Albin Kurti of worsening the country’s economic situation by failing to act on rising fuel prices.
MP Arben Mustafa stated that the government’s current priority appears to be tax collection rather than easing the financial burden on citizens.
According to Mustafa, approximately 60 cents of every liter of fuel in Kosovo consists of taxes—36 cents excise duty and 24 cents VAT. With fuel prices reaching around €1.80 per liter, he argued that citizens are effectively paying a significant portion directly to the state.
He emphasized that temporarily removing or reducing these taxes—either fully or partially—would immediately lower fuel prices and help curb the chain reaction of rising costs across goods and services.
Mustafa warned that Kosovo cannot withstand another wave of economic hardship similar to that seen in 2022, stressing that higher fuel prices impact not only drivers but also transportation, production, and ultimately the cost of all consumer goods.
He highlighted that the agricultural sector is particularly vulnerable, especially with the farming season approaching, as increased fuel costs raise production expenses and force farmers to increase prices.
PDK has proposed several measures, including:
- Immediate tax reductions on fuel
- Additional subsidies for farmers and domestic producers
- An emergency anti-inflation plan with clear objectives
- Stronger market oversight to prevent price manipulation and abuse
The party insists that swift and concrete action is necessary to protect households and businesses from further economic pressure.
