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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Just cutting fuel taxes would benefit the wealthy moreโ€ฆTargeted support likely through supplementary budget

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung suggests that cutting fuel taxes could disproportionately benefit the wealthy, prompting a shift towards targeted financial support for low-income individuals and households.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

What Makes Up the Price of Gasoline and Diesel. Half of It Is Taxes

This article explores the composition of gasoline and diesel prices in Czechia, revealing that taxes account for half of these costs.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Volatile oil prices spark calls for Alberta to suspend fuel tax again

Alberta officials face pressure to suspend fuel taxes due to rising oil prices, but say that current market volatility complicates such decisions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 23:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Taxes, raw materials, margin... How the price of fuel is broken down in France?

The rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict are significantly impacting fuel costs in France, leading to disputes between distributors and the government over responsibility.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Should the government lower fuel taxes to offset the rise in oil prices?

The article discusses whether the French government should reduce fuel taxes in response to rising oil prices, highlighting various governmental and economic factors involved.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Mar 8 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

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.

Mar 7 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Schlein's proposal to the government: 'Use the extra VAT revenue to lower fuel taxes'

Elly Schlein proposes that the government use excess VAT revenue to lower fuel taxes amidst rising fuel prices in Italy.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP Government Obtains Decisions to Seize R$ 500 Million in Fuel from Refit

The Sรฃo Paulo government's legal arm secured two favorable rulings to seize 180 million liters of fuel valued at R$ 500 million from Refit due to unpaid taxes.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Marius Dubnikovas. The state lost at least 150 million euros due to greed

Lithuania's rising taxes on diesel fuel have resulted in a significant drop in sales, causing an estimated loss of 150 million euros to the state budget.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Lebanon: Widespread Protests Against Tax Increases and Fuel Prices

Widespread protests erupted across Lebanon in response to increased taxes and fuel prices, as the government seeks to secure revenue for public sector salary increases.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Taxes fuel infrastructure, health, education development โ€” FCT-IRS boss

The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS emphasizes the importance of timely tax contributions for the development of essential public services in Abuja.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline and diesel will not receive fiscal stimulus; average price of Magna remains under $24.00 per liter

Regular gasoline (Magna) is currently sold at an average price of 23.57 pesos per liter in Mexico, as there will be no fiscal stimulus for fuel taxes this week.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Extension of Fuel Tax Cut Until End of April: Gasoline Prices Reduced by 57 Won per Liter Continues

The South Korean government has extended the temporary reduction in fuel taxes until the end of April, continuing a gasoline price decrease of 57 won per liter.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:02 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

New tax for fuel companies and billionaires? Negotiations at the UN

This article discusses the UN's negotiations aimed at introducing new global taxes for fuel companies and the wealthiest individuals, along with potential effects and supporter countries.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The Government's Confusion and the Oil Companies are Not the Guilty Party

The statement from N1's CEO clarifies that blaming oil companies for rising inflation is misleading, as fuel taxes have been passed on to consumers and fuel pricing at N1 has remained unchanged since last year.

Jan 30 โ€ข 14:38 UTC

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