Leonid Slutsky, leader of the LDPR, proposed freezing the automotive… (автомобиль · заморозить · утильсбор)
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