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  1. HE 62/2026 vpPassed

    Demonstrating the sustainability of low-carbon fuels

    Finland will introduce a system allowing companies to demonstrate the sustainability of low-carbon fuels and hydrogen as well as greenhouse gas emission reductions of at least 70 per cent. The change will also enable these fuels to be verified as zero-emission in emissions trading.

    3 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 7/2026 vpPassed

    Extending natural gas storage obligations

    The obligation of gas companies to maintain additional natural gas storage will be extended until the end of 2027. The measure safeguards gas adequacy and security of supply during winter seasons and in potential disruption situations.

    19 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 194/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Raising security of supply fees

    The security of supply fee on electricity will be increased and fuel fees will be tied to their energy content from April 2026. The reform will increase the revenue of the National Emergency Supply Fund, which will slightly raise the price of electricity for consumers and businesses.

    13 Mar 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Proposed statement

    109 jaa
    56 ei
  4. HE 67/2025 vpPassed

    Expanding the range of biofuel feedstocks

    The range of raw materials approved for the production of transport biofuels and biogas will be expanded in line with EU regulation. Fuel distributors will be able to use new raw materials, such as industrial side streams and certain crops, to meet their distribution obligation.

    10 Oct 2025 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Proposed statement 2

    123 jaa
    16 ei
  5. HE 121/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Slowing fuel distribution obligation increases

    The distribution obligation for transport fuels will be increased more moderately than previously enacted in 2025–2027, curbing price pressures on petrol and diesel. At the same time, fuel distributors will also be able to fulfil their obligation through public charging electricity and by financing other emission reduction measures.

    17 Dec 2024 · 7 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus 5 § , mietintö/ Lotta Hamari

    105 jaa
    77 ei
  6. HE 119/2024 vpPassed

    Introducing emissions trading for fuel distribution

    A new emissions trading system for the distribution of fossil fuels will be introduced in Finland, covering road transport, individual heating of buildings, industry and off-road machinery. Fuel distributors must purchase emission allowances for the fossil fuels they sell, which will raise fuel prices for end users.

    17 Dec 2024 · 5 votes
    154 jaa
    16 ei
  7. HE 80/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Implementing sustainable aviation and ground power

    Lower-emission fuels will be phased into aviation and ground power will be provided to aircraft at airports. Authorities will be granted the power to monitor these obligations and impose penalty payments for non-compliance.

    8 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 188/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Fuel oil support for machinery contractors

    Companies operating mobile machinery will receive temporary support for the sudden rise in fuel oil prices caused by the war in Ukraine. Support will be paid at 5 per cent of fuel oil costs incurred between February and April 2022.

    21 Oct 2022 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · 3 §, mietintö / Janne Sankelo

    84 jaa
    63 ei
  9. HE 52/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reform of charging and refuelling regulations

    A new act will be enacted in Finland to supplement the EU regulation on electric vehicle recharging points and alternative fuels. Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will supervise the operation of the recharging and refuelling network, payment methods, and the transparency of price information.

    20 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 46/2024 vpPassed

    Increasing gas and ethanol vehicle subsidies

    Restrictions on purchase subsidies for gas-powered vans and lorries will be removed, and the maximum amount of subsidy paid to companies will be increased. At the same time, state subsidies for converting passenger cars to run on gas or ethanol will be reinstated.

    14 Jun 2024 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · 7 §, mietintö / Seppo Eskelinen

    97 jaa
    71 ei
  11. HE 72/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Revising biogas sustainability and tax benefits

    Small biogas producers will be enabled to officially demonstrate fuel sustainability in order to receive tax reductions. At the same time, specifications required by EU regulation will be made to the sustainability criteria.

    15 Dec 2023 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Timo Mehtälä 1

    151 jaa
    23 ei
  12. HE 53/2023 vpPassed

    Lowering the fuel distribution obligation

    The distribution obligation for renewable fuels will be lowered to curb the rise in transport fuel prices. At the same time, the use of biofuels that cause significant land-use harms will be restricted.

    14 Dec 2023 · 15 votes
    123 jaa
    58 ei
  13. HE 25/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing purchase subsidies for hydrogen vehicles

    State purchase subsidies will begin to be granted for the purchase or leasing of hydrogen-powered vans and lorries. At the same time, subsidy terms for electric and gas-powered commercial vehicles will be updated to comply with EU state aid rules.

    24 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 297/2022 vpLapsed

    Raising the biofuel oil distribution obligation to 30 per cent

    The distribution obligation for biofuel oil will be raised gradually from 2026 so that it reaches 30 per cent in 2030. At the same time, biogas producers will be enabled to officially demonstrate the sustainability of their fuel for taxation purposes.

    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  15. HE 138/2017 vpPassed

    Raising taxes on heating fuels

    Excise duties on heating fuels, power plant fuels, and fuels for non-road mobile machinery will be increased from the beginning of 2018. The change will raise the price of fossil fuels and district heating generated using them.

    13 Dec 2017 · 9 votes
    163 jaa
    21 ei
  16. HE 232/2022 vpPassed

    Strengthening gas storage and security of supply

    A temporary additional natural gas storage obligation will be introduced in Finland for the years 2022–2025 to ensure security of supply in an exceptional market situation. At the same time, the scope of customers protected in a gas shortage will be expanded from households to also cover critical public services and the food industry.

    17 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 174/2022 vpPassed

    Temporary cut to fuel distribution obligation

    The distribution obligation for the renewable share of transport fuels is temporarily reduced for 2023 to ease fuel price pressures. The emission reductions not achieved will be made up for by raising the distribution obligation between 2024 and 2030.

    12 Dec 2022 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mari Rantanen 1

    99 jaa
    72 ei
  18. HE 152/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming taxation of biogas and electrofuels

    A low EU minimum tax will be introduced for sustainable biogas used in heating and machinery instead of full tax exemption. At the same time, the tax rules for new renewable electrofuels will be clarified.

    11 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 200/2018 vpPassed

    Banning coal in energy production

    The use of coal in electricity and heat production would be banned in Finland from May 2029. However, the ban would not apply to exceptional security of supply situations or electricity peak-load reserve plants.

    19 Mar 2019 · 4 votes
    170 jaa
    14 ei
  20. HE 92/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Temporary fuel support for transport companies

    Road haulage and passenger transport companies would be granted state aid to compensate for sharply increased fuel costs. The purpose of the support is to ease companies' liquidity and safeguard Finland's security of supply.

    28 Jun 2022 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · 1 § , mietintö / Sanni Grahn-Laasonen

    81 jaa
    65 ei
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