The Danish People's Party (Dansk Folkeparti) has put forward a proposal aimed at reducing the taxes on gasoline and diesel, with plans to lower the price of gasoline by 2.68 kroner per liter and diesel by 1.80 kroner per liter. Morten Messerschmidt, the party's leader, expressed concerns over the differential treatment of electric vehicle owners compared to fossil fuel vehicle owners, calling it 'asocial and moralizing'. He believes that traditional vehicle owners deserve to be treated fairly and advocates for a reduction in VAT on these fuel types from 25% to 15%, aligning this proposal with EU minimum regulations.

This tax reduction proposal comes in the context of an election year in Denmark, with the potential for these issues to be central to discussions as the parliamentary election approaches, to be held by the end of October. The government's current stance has not included any measures to lower the prices of gasoline or diesel, focusing instead on allowing drivers to check fuel prices online before refueling. This initiative reflects a trend towards increasingly encouraging electric vehicle usage, leaving fossil fuel vehicle owners feeling marginalized.

The response from the Danish People's Party highlights an ongoing debate in Denmark surrounding environmental policies and the economic realities facing drivers of traditional vehicles. As discussions unfold leading up to the elections, the proposal could resonate with a significant portion of the electorate who are concerned about fuel prices amidst rising costs of living and climate policies that seem to favor electric vehicle users, potentially impacting voter sentiment and party strategies during the elections.