The consultation is based on a paper, which gives information on the current fiscal situation and the changes, which could be considered in order to narrow excessive differences in commercial diesel tax levels. The paper is mainly of interest to stakeholders in the haulage industry, the car industry, the petroleum industry the sector of motorway services companies and the railway sector.

The purpose of consulting the public on this issue is to provide input for the discussion, gather relevant feedback and assist the Commission departments in developing their policy on the subject.

The consultation is based on the document "Consultation Paper on narrowing excessive differences in commercial diesel tax levels". This paper does not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission; nor does it mean that the Commission is committed to any official initiative in this area.