Sawmill industry pushes for commercial diesel as logistics costs rise

The crisis in the Middle East has increased the logistics costs of the forest industry. The Finnish Sawmilling Industry Association is demanding that the government make a decision on the introduction of commercial diesel during this week's budget session. According to the trade union, this is a necessary measure to ensure the competitiveness of the wood processing industry. Professional diesel refers to the possibility allowed by the EU Energy Tax Directive to apply a lower fuel tax rate to diesel fuel used in certain types of trucks and buses. "The crisis in the Middle East significantly weakens ...