Taxes explained
Finland fuel taxes
Fixed duties and percentage taxes work differently. These records preserve effective dates and unresolved checks.
| Tax / fuel | Rate | Effective from | Through | Status and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Tax Pct gasoline | 25.5% | 2026-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Sales Tax Pct diesel | 25.5% | 2026-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Sales Tax Pct gasoline | 24% | 2013-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Sales Tax Pct diesel | 24% | 2013-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Sales Tax Pct gasoline | 23% | 2010-07-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Sales Tax Pct diesel | 23% | 2010-07-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Sales Tax Pct gasoline | 22% | 1995-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Sales Tax Pct diesel | 22% | 1995-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.7224/L | 2021-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.5105/L | 2021-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.7291/L | 2020-08-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.5125/L | 2020-08-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6839/L | 2020-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.4558/L | 2020-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6767/L | 2019-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6738/L | 2018-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.4599/L | 2018-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.4985/L | 2017-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.4934/L | 2016-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6528/L | 2015-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.4985/L | 2015-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6237/L | 2014-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.4628/L | 2014-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6237/L | 2012-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.4628/L | 2012-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6047/L | 2011-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.3628/L | 2011-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.6113/L | 2008-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.3301/L | 2008-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.5879/L | 2005-05-02 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.3197/L | 2005-05-02 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.5973/L | 2003-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.3468/L | 2003-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.5597/L | 2002-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 0.3046/L | 2002-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 3.3278/L | 1998-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 1.8115/L | 1998-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 3.1278/L | 1997-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 1.6615/L | 1997-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 3.1308/L | 1996-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 1.6635/L | 1996-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | EUR 2.7276/L | 1995-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | EUR 1.6599/L | 1995-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Carbon Fixed gasoline | EUR 0.0000/L | 2008-09-25 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
| Carbon Fixed diesel | EUR 0.0000/L | 2008-09-25 | Open / check source | Source verified EC bulletin: excise and indirect taxes are in national currency per litre. VAT is a fraction. |
Common questions
Does a percentage tax stay fixed in cents per litre?
No. VAT, GST and sales taxes vary with their taxable base. For a tax-inclusive price and one rate r, the tax amount is price × r / (1 + r).
Why are some tax records marked unverified?
A published summary can omit a local levy, a tax-base rule or an effective date. Unverified records are not treated as a complete statutory tax stack.