Government 'may well' take action on fuel hikes but no plans to cut carbon tax, says Minister

Government 'may well' take action on fuel hikes but no plans to cut carbon tax, says Minister

Government has been called upon to cut some of the tax and excise levied on motor fuel to alleviate the pressure on motorists.

Tax on fuel will have to be cut if war continues

Senior ministers believe tax rates on petrol and diesel will have to be reduced if the Iranian conflict leads to another energy crisis. This comes as road hauliers were last night discussing potential rolling protests across our busiest roads, with pressure being heaped on the Coalition to address the price at the pumps. To date, the Government and Finance Minister Simon Harris have ruled out such a move. However, several ministers have conceded…

Ministers believe tax on fuel will have to be cut if war continues

Senior ministers believe tax rates on petrol and diesel will have to be reduced if the Iranian conflict leads to another energy crisis, writes John Drennan. This comes as road hauliers were last night discussing potential rolling protests across our busiest roads, with pressure being heaped on the Coalition to address the price at the pumps. To date, the Government and Finance Minister Simon Harris have ruled out such a move. However, several mi…