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When does CBAM start costing real money?

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Financial obligations begin in 2026 at 2.5% of embedded emissions, but the share roughly doubles every two years: 10% in 2028, 48.5% in 2030, 100% in 2034. The cash impact in 2030 is ~19× the 2026 level at a constant price.

From our guide: CBAM Explained 2026 — full context, charts and sources there.

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Source: Inzonex Carbon Hub — inzonex.co.uk/carbon · prices dated as shown on each figure · schedule per Regulation (EU) 2023/956 · indicative analytics, not compliance advice.