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In First Tender Under PARF Cuts, Category B COE Falls Below Category A

The tender reflects the first registrations under sharply reduced PARF rebates.

Overview

  • Category B premiums fell 5.3% to S$105,001, slipping below Category A at S$106,501 for the first time since 2018.
  • Open category COEs declined 2.7% to S$112,890, motorcycle premiums fell to S$7,989, and commercial vehicle COEs edged up to S$74,999.
  • This exercise drew 5,066 bids for 3,183 available COEs, indicating firm demand across segments.
  • The February–April COE supply is set at 18,824, down from 18,984 in the prior quarter, marking the first quarterly drop since 2022.
  • Analysts say reduced PARF rebates could steer buyers toward EVs and strengthen the used-car market, with dealers reporting some cancellations for high-end models.