ETS2 allowance auctions begin
In lawAuctions of allowances for the new system covering fuel for buildings and road transport begin a year before the obligation starts. The exact first auction date is set by the auction calendar.
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Auctions of allowances for the new system covering fuel for buildings and road transport begin a year before the obligation starts. The exact first auction date is set by the auction calendar.
The obligation to surrender allowances for fuel released for consumption in buildings, road transport and small industry begins, a year later than first legislated.
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Source: each entry's own legal text or standard · Dates verified 25 September 2026