Lithuania: No plans to reinstate VAT relief for heating

As Lithuania prepares for the upcoming heating season, Energy Minister Lukas Savickas has confirmed that the government is not considering the reinstatement of a reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate for heating services. Savickas stated that the issue is not currently a priority on the political agenda.

In an interview with the news portal LRT.lt, Savickas directly addressed the possibility of bringing back the VAT relief for heating. "Today, this issue is not on the political agenda," he said, indicating that the government's focus lies elsewhere.

The minister's comments come as citizens and businesses anticipate the start of the colder months, a period when heating costs become a significant concern. The previous VAT reduction aimed to alleviate some of this financial burden, but its return is apparently not being actively pursued by the current administration.

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Today, this issue is not on the political agenda.