After Poland reduced the value-added tax on fuel in October, Lithuanians living near the border or returning from trips often fill up their fuel tanks at their neighbors'. A liter of diesel in Poland costs 30–40 cents cheaper. Lithuania has no plans to return to discussions about reducing the value-added tax on fuel. According to the president, this would be too heavy a burden on the budget.
After Poland reduced the value-added tax on fuel in October, Lithuanians living near the border or returning from trips often fill up their fuel tanks at their neighbors'. A liter of diesel in Poland costs 30–40 cents cheaper. Lithuania has no plans to return to discussions about reducing the value-added tax on fuel. According to the president, this would be too heavy a burden on the budget.