Kiruna shoppers see little change despite food VAT reduction

Food prices in Kiruna have seen a slight decrease following a temporary VAT reduction, but many customers report no noticeable difference. A SVT investigation compared prices on 32 comparable food items in Kiruna stores before and after the VAT cut from 12% to 6% on April 1, 2026. The study, part of a national survey, aimed to see if retailers passed on the savings, with mixed results for consumers.