Israel’s Attorney General has granted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich the legal authorization to proceed with a planned reduction in fuel taxes. This decision follows a period of internal deliberation regarding whether the tax cut could be perceived as electioneering or an improper use of government resources during a sensitive political period.

With the legal hurdle cleared, the price of fuel is set to decrease to 7.75 NIS per liter. The Finance Minister is now expected to finalize the move by signing the necessary orders. While the reduction provides immediate relief to consumers at the pump, the timing of the policy change had previously sparked speculation that it might be blocked by legal authorities concerned about its potential influence on public opinion. The approval signals that the government has satisfied the legal requirements necessary to enact the price adjustment.