CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fire in fuels and the economy - The government does not touch the excise tax

Fuel prices in Greece are spiking, driven by the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and the surge in crude oil prices, prompting concerns for businesses and potential government interventions.

Mar 23 • 05:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Excise Duties, Rising Oil Prices and Cheaters: How the Temporary Discount is Being Eaten Up

The Italian government's fuel tax cuts are undermined by speculators and rising global crude oil prices amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers 'overpaying' DVLA when they 'don't need to'

A study reveals that 2.9 million British motorists are unknowingly overpaying their Vehicle Excise Duty due to a 5% surcharge associated with monthly payments.

Mar 21 • 20:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fuel, the excise cut has come into effect. Controls at the pump. Alarm over gas from Qatar

The Italian government has implemented a decree to cut fuel excise taxes in response to rising costs for families and businesses.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Fuel price reaching 2.20 euros per liter, excise tax planned to be reduced by 35%

Latvian authorities are proposing a 35% reduction in excise tax due to fuel prices hitting 2.20 euros per liter.

Mar 20 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS calls for urgent reduction of excise tax on diesel fuel used in agriculture

The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) of Latvia is proposing a reduction in the excise tax on diesel fuel for agricultural use amidst rising fuel prices to support farmers.

Mar 20 • 09:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Shock Absorption, 35% Lower Excise Duty, 'We'll Sit with Bookkeeping', Apocalypse Scenarios: Discussion on Fuel Prices

A discussion among Latvian government officials and economists on the implications of reducing excise taxes on fuel prices and managing energy crises.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Carollo: "It’s only a temporary measure, a 7 billion effort was needed"

Energy expert Salvatore Carollo criticizes the Italian government's recent decision to cut fuel excise taxes, calling it a temporary measure that does not address the underlying causes of rising energy costs.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

One state reduced fuel excise - their price will decrease by 25 cents per liter

Italy has announced a temporary reduction in fuel excise taxes, aimed at lowering fuel prices by 25 cents per liter for 20 days starting Thursday.

Mar 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Fuel Decree, from Excise Cuts to Fines for Oil Companies. All the Measures

The Italian government has approved a decree aimed at reducing fuel prices through excise cuts, tax credits for transport and fishing industries, and fines for oil companies.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pierakakis on Fuel Pass: "We are not there yet" – The condition for the excise tax

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierakakis announced the potential return of the Fuel Pass while highlighting the need for further observation of the ongoing crisis before implementation.

Mar 18 • 17:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is Happening in Latvia? - On the Risks of Rising Fuel Prices and Inflation and Their Mitigation

Latvian ministers have agreed on reducing fuel excise taxes and the potential introduction of a super-profit tax on fuel traders amid rising fuel and commodity prices.

Mar 18 • 13:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis told K. Vaitiekūnas: if I were Prime Minister, he wouldn't make it to the ministry

Lithuanian politician R. Žemaitaitis criticized Finance Minister K. Vaitiekūnas over rising fuel prices and suggested harsh repercussions if he were Prime Minister.

Mar 18 • 07:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Minister Names Possible Solutions for Reducing Fuel Prices

Latvian Economy Minister Viktors Valainis discussed potential solutions for reducing fuel prices, focusing on cutting excise taxes and capping retail profits, indicating government support for these measures.

Mar 17 • 16:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Excise and price increases, how the fuel bonus may change

The Italian government is considering targeted interventions to alleviate the high prices of fuel for vulnerable families and businesses rather than implementing a generalized tax cut.

Mar 17 • 15:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Reducing fuel prices by lowering excise tax and limiting excess profits

Latvia plans to temporarily lower excise taxes on fuel and limit excess profits to prevent unjustified price increases amid global economic pressures.

Mar 17 • 14:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Cigarette prices have doubled in 10 years, while the excise duty on vodka has not even increased by half – explains "Forbidden Method"

Excise tax revenues from alcohol and tobacco have risen significantly in Latvia, highlighting disparities in taxation policy between alcohol and tobacco products.

Mar 17 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A petition has been started for a temporary reduction in excise tax and VAT rates on fuel

A petition is underway to temporarily reduce excise duty and VAT on fuel in Latvia, highlighting the impact of fuel prices on households and businesses.

Mar 15 • 06:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Prison Sentences Imposed in the Case of the Excise Tax Department Inspectors

Former officials of the State Revenue Service in Latvia have received prison sentences for embezzling goods intended for destruction, including alcohol and cigarettes.

Mar 13 • 21:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

With oil prices fluctuating, they do not intend to reduce fuel excise taxes: 'For now, the best is observation'

Lithuanian officials announced they will not reduce fuel excise taxes despite rising oil prices, opting instead to monitor the situation.

Mar 13 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Oja: it is questionable whether such tax cuts are implemented at the right time

An economist in Estonia questions the timing of the government's decision to forgo a planned excise tax increase on fuel, arguing that the benefits are minimal compared to the recent hikes in fuel prices.

Mar 12 • 19:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia may market up to 40,000 tons of oil reserves; will promote windfall tax on traders and lower excise duty

Latvia plans to release 40,000 tons of oil products into the market, while emphasizing that its strategic reserves should remain intact due to the unpredictable situation.

Mar 12 • 12:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Estonia Abandons the Increased Energy Resource Excise Tax Planned for May

Estonia's Prime Minister announced the decision to abandon a planned increase in energy excise taxes due to rising instability and prices.

Mar 12 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The fuel excise tax increase planned for May has been canceled

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced the cancellation of the planned fuel excise tax increase during a government press conference.

Mar 12 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kolvart: it is not normal that we have to talk about tax changes every time there is a crisis

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced that the government is postponing planned fuel and electricity excise tax increases amid discussions on the impact of Middle Eastern events on the energy market.

Mar 11 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Finance Committee: The cancellation of excise tax increases must be thoroughly considered

Estonia's Finance Committee is set to discuss the potential cancellation of planned excise tax increases, as stated by Prime Minister Kristen Michal.

Mar 11 • 15:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Perling: reducing excise taxes is good, but the Reform Party is deceitful

Lavly Perling from the Parempoolsed party critiques the Reform Party for their inconsistency regarding planned excise tax increases in Estonia, highlighting the party's past promises and recent changes.

Mar 11 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

If fuel prices rise, excise tax reduction could be considered, says minister

Latvia's Economy Minister Viktor Valainis has suggested that reducing excise taxes on fuel may be more effective than imposing price caps if fuel prices remain high.

Mar 10 • 17:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Economists: There is no need to set fuel price ceilings, but rather to consider adjusting the excise tax.

Latvian economists argue against imposing fuel price ceilings, advocating for flexible adjustments to the excise tax as a more effective solution to manage fuel prices.

Mar 10 • 11:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Fuel price caps in Latvia may create more problems than benefits, economists believe

Latvian economists argue against fuel price caps, suggesting that adjusting excise taxes is a more effective solution.

Mar 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Even if we will be refueling at 40 korunas for a while, let’s not reduce the excise tax

Experts suggest maintaining the current level of excise tax despite temporary fluctuations in fuel prices.

Mar 10 • 10:25 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The tax expert Uricchio: “The system for reducing excise duties is temporary: a new norm is needed”

Antonio Felice Uricchio discusses the temporary nature of the current system to reduce fuel excise duties and emphasizes the need for a new regulatory framework in Italy.

Mar 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

53 cars paying £5,690 tax from April 1 2026 - full list as £1,000 dodge outlined

A new tax bill for vehicles in the UK will see 53 cars subject to a £5,690 tax from April 1, 2026, but there's a way for buyers to reduce their costs by £1,000.

Mar 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What excise tax for soft hybrids? There is an interpretation

The Polish Ministry of Finance confirmed that soft hybrid vehicles are subject to reduced excise tax rates after recent court rulings.

Mar 4 • 06:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of 59 cars facing nearly £6,000 car tax in just a few months' time

A total of 59 car models from 24 manufacturers will incur a first-year tax of £5,690 starting April 1 due to new Vehicle Excise Duty rate increases for high-emission vehicles in the UK.

Mar 2 • 22:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK road tax 2026 April 1 changed 13 VED bands how much drivers pay

UK drivers will face an increase in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates starting in April 2026, with hikes ranging from £200 to £5,690 depending on the vehicle.

Mar 2 • 07:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Excise tax on alcoholic beverages is increasing

Starting from March 1st, the excise tax rates for various alcoholic beverages in Latvia will be raised significantly.

Mar 1 • 06:35 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 13:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chaos with excise tax on electronic cigarettes: one ministry and two different projects

The article discusses the conflicting proposals from the Polish Ministry of Finance regarding the excise tax on electronic cigarettes and their implications.

Feb 24 • 04:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Car tax cut big update for vehicles built in 19-year period as Treasury responds

The UK Treasury has responded to calls for a tax reduction on cars aged 20-39 years, amid concerns that high road tax is causing these vehicles to be scrapped.

Feb 23 • 21:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Ministry wants a tax on e-cigarette cartridges

The Polish government is considering imposing a tax on e-cigarette cartridges, which are currently not classified as a separate excise product.

Feb 19 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Slash car tax for vehicles hit by April 2026 £760 'tax trap' calls - as thousands scrapped

Support is growing for a reduction in Vehicle Excise Duty on modern classic cars as many are being scrapped due to high tax costs.

Feb 10 • 08:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Top Treasury minister explains 'long-term' tax changes for motorists

The UK government is introducing long-term tax changes for motorists, including a new levy for electric vehicles starting in April 2025.

Feb 9 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check your car logbook today as 59 models face £5,690 pound tax hike in weeks

A tax hike of £5,690 will affect 59 car models from various manufacturers starting April 2026 due to new Vehicle Excise Duty regulations in the UK.

Feb 9 • 08:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Treasury statement over road tax ahead of major 2026 changes

The UK Treasury has announced that Vehicle Excise Duty will rise in April 2026, in line with inflation.

Feb 8 • 06:07 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Key April 2026 vehicle tax update as Treasury responds and 59 vehicles 'pay £5,690' 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 £5,690.

Feb 6 • 09:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Cigarettes will become more expensive from the New Year. Minister announced how much

Finance Minister Marko Primorac announced that cigarette prices will increase by up to 20 cents per pack starting January 1, 2026, due to higher excise taxes on tobacco products.

Dec 30 • 14:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Cigarettes will become more expensive from the New Year

The government has announced that higher excise duties on tobacco products will take effect from January 1, 2026, increasing the tax on cigarettes significantly.

Dec 30 • 12:26 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 11:54 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.