Global Daily Tax News, Iceland Cuts VAT On Fuel, (May 5, 2026)
Iceland cut value-added on fuels on May 1, 2026, to provide relief to taxpayers amid the conflict in the Middle East.
From May 1, 2026, until August 31, 2026, the VAT rate will be reduced from 24 percent to 11 percent on fuel from fuelling stations. The Competition Authority, meanwhile, has been tasked with ensuring that the relief is passed on in full to consumers.
Legislation providing for the tax relief was passed by the nation's legislature on April 29, 2026.