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.
Schlein presses: 'Lower the excise taxes'. Now the government is considering it
Elly Schlein, the leader of the Democratic Party in Italy, is urging the government to lower excise taxes on fuel due to soaring costs influenced by international conflicts.
Schlein wants to use extraordinary profits for excise taxes but Giorgetti cools her down. "The proposal has been around since 2023, we will find margins."
Elly Schlein proposes using mobile excise taxes to address rising fuel prices, but Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti indicates that a similar proposal already exists and adjustments might be necessary.
FROM WHITE TO RED ⟩ What does an electricity bill consist of?
The article explains the three main components that comprise a monthly electricity bill: the cost of electricity, network fees, and government taxes including renewable energy fees and electricity excise duty.
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.
Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes will rise in price from the New Year, the minister announced how much
The Croatian government announced that cigarette prices will increase by up to 20 cents per pack starting January 1, 2026, due to higher tobacco excise taxes, potentially raising state revenue by approximately 130 million euros in that year.
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.