Finnish news outlet Verkkouutiset reports that two European climate measures—the extension of the Emissions Trading System (ETS-2) to road transport and a steeper Renewable Energy Distribution Obligation—are projected to raise Finnish pump prices by roughly €0.30 per litre for both diesel and petrol when they take effect in 2028. For corporate mobility and duty-of-care programmes this matters well before 2028: airline, rail and car-rental suppliers typically hedge fuel one to two years in advance and will begin repricing in 2027. Finnish travel-management companies say they are already modelling a 6–8 % rise in total domestic travel costs for 2028 itineraries if nothing is done to offset fuel. Higher surface-transport prices will particularly hit regional assignees who rely on private vehicles to reach dispersed worksites—a common scenario in Finland’s forestry, mining and data-centre sectors. Employers may need to revisit car-benefit policies, mileage reimbursement rates and even consider relocating projects closer to rail links to keep relocation packages competitive. Policy-makers have floated temporary cuts to excise duty or VAT, or a lighter renewable-fuel quota, but analysts warn fiscal room is tight after three consecutive deficit budgets. Companies should therefore plan on absorbing at least part of the cost. Carbon-reporting regulations meanwhile will make it harder simply to pass on the increase to clients without disclosure. Action points: start building ‘fuel-inflation clauses’ into 2027-28 mobility budgets, explore electric-vehicle lease programmes for assignees and monitor parliamentary tax debates scheduled for Q1 2027 for any relief measures.
Source: Verkkouutiset
