Leonid Slutsky, leader of the LDPR, proposed freezing the automotive…
Leonid Slutsky, leader of the LDPR, proposed freezing the automotive recycling fee until January 1, 2030, arguing that the current system makes cars a luxury for most Russians and fails to deliver transparent benefits. The proposal aims to reassess the mechanism's effectiveness and adjust its structure.
Consensus
- Leonid Slutsky proposed freezing the automotive recycling fee until January 1, 2030.
- The initiative is intended to make cars more affordable for Russian citizens.
- The proposal will be submitted to the State Duma for consideration.
Points of divergence
- The recycling fee has been increasing annually since its introduction in 2012, with a 10–20% increase effective January 1, 2026, causing some car models to become 1–1.5 million rubles more expensive. — vesti
- The fee is criticized for being added on top of existing taxes like customs duties, VAT, excises, and transport tax without providing better service or accessibility in return. — vesti
- Slutsky argues that if the funds are meant for recycling, they should be used exclusively for that purpose rather than being absorbed into the general budget. — vesti
- The initiative is said to help curb price growth and improve car affordability for buyers. — tg_moscash
Coverage (2 sources)
- Slutsky proposed freezing the scrap fee until 2030 — Вести
- Proposal to freeze vehicle scrapping fee in Russia until 2030 — Московский кэш