Impact of Carbon Tax Increase on Emissions Produced in Singapore and Household Utilities Costs

Ms Poh Li San asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) how will the increase in carbon tax planned for the next few years impact the emissions produced in Singapore; (b) what will be the impact on household utilities costs; and (c) in view of rising business costs, whether the Carbon Tax increase planned for 2028 will be pushed back or reduced.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: The Member may refer to the written reply given on 22 September 2025 in response to related Parliamentary Questions on the Carbon Tax. [Please refer to "Structuring Carbon Relief Allowances to Support Emissions-intensive Trade-exposed Companies and Retain Jobs for Singaporeans", Official Report, 22 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 2, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]