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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fuels: Lula repeats Bolsonaro's formula and reduces taxes to contain prices amid rising oil prices

Brazil's President Lula da Silva has eliminated PIS/Pasep and Cofins taxes on diesel amidst rising oil prices due to heightened Middle Eastern conflict, aiming to reduce fuel costs by R$ 0.64 a liter.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula is confident of limiting the damage from the fuel war in the short term

The Brazilian government led by Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva plans to use tax revenue to prevent a significant increase in diesel prices, while taking no immediate action regarding gasoline prices.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Middle East War Forces Brazilian Government to Eliminate Diesel Taxes and Tax Oil Exports

The Brazilian government has decided to eliminate federal taxes on diesel and impose taxes on oil exports in response to rising fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Brazil: Zeroing federal tax on diesel to curb rising fuel prices

The Brazilian president announced measures to mitigate rising fuel prices amid the Middle Eastern conflict, including eliminating federal taxes on diesel.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula Government Requires Gas Stations to Display Diesel Price Reductions to Consumers

The Brazilian government has mandated that gas stations inform consumers about federal tax reductions on diesel, leading to lower prices.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government estimates the impact of the diesel package at R$ 30 billion and will compensate with an export tax

The Brazilian government announced a diesel price reduction package that will cost approximately R$ 30 billion, financed by a temporary 12% export tax on oil.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government estimates the impact of the diesel package at R$ 30 billion and plans to compensate with export tax

The Brazilian government anticipates that recent measures to mitigate fuel price effects due to the Middle East conflict will cost R$ 30 billion, funded by a temporary 12% export tax on oil.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tax cuts on diesel are a message to the Central Bank and an attempt to contain the impact on consumers' wallets

President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva's decision to eliminate federal taxes on diesel signals to the Central Bank the governmentโ€™s efforts to mitigate inflationary impacts from rising oil prices.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula announces that the government will not tax diesel and will tax oil exports

Brazil's President Lula has announced the suspension of taxes on diesel fuel in response to rising oil prices and the potential fuel shortage, while also introducing higher export taxes on oil.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A Bold Move on Diesel Taxation

Finnish MP Mia Laiho calls for the complete abolition of the diesel tax for private car owners due to its high costs compared to gasoline.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Member of Parliament Proposes Removal of Diesel Fuel Tax โ€“ Hereโ€™s His Justification

Finnish MP Mia Laiho argues for the removal of the diesel fuel tax, citing its diminishing rationale and the rising costs influenced by international events.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural diesel: Return of the Excise Tax directly at the pump - How it will work, the SOS

A new system for returning the Excise Tax on agricultural diesel directly at the pump will come into effect on November 1, 2026, benefiting farmers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

DF wants to make gasoline and diesel cheaper

The Danish People's Party proposes reducing fuel taxes to make gasoline and diesel cheaper for drivers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Danish People's Party proposes cheaper gasoline and diesel

The Danish People's Party has proposed to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel to make them cheaper for drivers ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline and diesel, without fiscal stimulus; minimum price of Magna remains at $17.98 per liter

As of February 6, regular gasoline (Magna) is priced at a minimum of 17.98 pesos per liter, with no fiscal stimulus applied to the related tax, according to a decree from the Treasury Department.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New car tax bands for petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017

Vehicle Excise Duty costs for petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017 will increase significantly starting April 1, 2026, affecting millions of motorists.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Key April 2026 vehicle tax update as Treasury responds and 59 vehicles 'pay ยฃ5,690' list

The Treasury has announced significant increases in Vehicle Excise Duty for petrol and diesel vehicles starting in April 2026, with the most polluting vehicles facing a first-year fee of ยฃ5,690.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Mitsotakis: Farmers will not pay the VAT of the Special Tax on diesel - We will not tolerate extortion and illegalities, the message to the blockades

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis announced that farmers will no longer have to pay the VAT on the special tax for diesel, emphasizing the government's refusal to tolerate extortion and illegal activities in response to farmers' protests.

Jan 13 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural diesel: Identification via QR and all technical details

The government's new measures for farmers include changes to the refund process of the Special Consumption Tax (EFC) on agricultural diesel, set to be implemented next November.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Measures for farmers: Changes in the Special Consumption Tax on agricultural diesel

The government announced a major change in the return process of the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on agricultural diesel, allowing farmers to receive the discount directly when purchasing fuel, starting from November 1, 2026.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Agricultural electricity at 7 cents for 5 years and tax-free fuel at the pump

The PASOK party proposes agricultural electricity at a maximum price of 7 cents per kilowatt-hour for five years, along with tax-free diesel at the pump and measures for energy communities to promote energy justice for the agricultural sector.

Jan 7 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Diesel surpasses gasoline. It hasn't happened since 2023

Diesel prices are realigning following a tax reform, while gasoline prices hit new lows as of 2021.

Jan 6 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Tsiaras: We extend the low price for agricultural electricity and lower it even more, without a cap on the return of the excise tax on diesel

Greek Minister Tsiaras announced an extension and further reduction of low electricity prices for farmers, highlighting the need for dialogue to address long-standing agricultural issues.

Dec 29 โ€ข 11:54 UTC

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