Swedish gas stations sell fuel at roughly 16.5 kroner per litre, sparking election debate
Circle K in Stockholm is selling gasoline at about 16.50 Norwegian kroner per litre, underscoring Sweden’s low fuel prices amid a tight election race.
A Circle K outlet in central Stockholm is offering gasoline at 17.19 Swedish kronor, which translates to about 16.50 Norwegian kroner per litre, positioning Sweden as having some of the lowest fuel prices in Europe. Professor Torbjörn Becker of the Stockholm School of Economics describes the situation as “choice-floss” and points out a price gap of up to 10 kroner per litre compared with Norway, attributing it to tax policy ahead of the national election.
He warns the low prices may be temporary and could rise after the new year. The red-green coalition headed by Magdalena Andersson is trailing the centre-right Tidö alliance, which includes Moderaterna, Kristdemokraterna, Liberalerna and cooperates with the Sweden Democrats, with polls showing a razor-thin margin. Analysts say the fuel price debate is becoming a prominent election issue, influencing voters concerned about household costs.
Why it matters
Cheap Swedish fuel highlights tax policy differences and could sway voters in a tightly contested election.
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