Archive · 25 Sep 2025

Russia Expects Scrappage Fee Revenues to Rise Despite Sales Drop

Russia Expects Scrappage Fee Revenues to Rise Despite Sales Drop

Imagine the government charges fees when old cars are taken off the road.

Even though fewer people are buying cars in Russia right now, the government thinks it will make a lot more money from these fees next year.

This is because the fees might go up, and they hope car production will get better.

Right now, car sales are down, and some factories are working less.

The money from these fees helps pay for things the government is working on.

But, since car sales are down, the government may need to cut back on some programs.

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