Fuel tax cut to be extended to end of April to alleviate people's financial burden

Acting President Choi Sang-mok has vowed to make use of all available measures to support the nation's economic recovery.

This, from an economic meeting held on Thursday focusing on people's livelihoods.

To alleviate fuel costs, the temporary fuel tax cut, originally set to end in February, will be extended for two more months until the end of April.

This marks the 14th extension since the country introduced it in 2021.

And, to stabilize living costs, around 20-million U.S. dollars will be allocated for discounts on agricultural and fisheries products between February and March.

On top of that, 370-thousand tons of fruits and vegetable imports with lowered tariffs will be introduced.