Economic Instruments - Charges and taxes

Excise Tax on Motor Fuels - Brief Summary (Ireland)

Excise Tax on Motor Fuels, Ireland

 

 

Achievements
  • Revenue in 1996: Leaded Petrol 158 mil IRL (211.5 mil ECU)
  • Unleaded Petrol 264 mil IRL (353 mil ECU)
  • Diesel 256 mil IRL (342 mil ECU in 1995)
  • Share on unleaded petrol is approximately 84%


Aims

  • Revenue-raising
  • Revenue used in general budget


Design

  • Tax rates: Leaded Petrol 328.3 IRL/kl; 439.5 ECU/kl
  • Unleaded (superunleaded) 324.2 IRL/kl; 434 ECU/kl
  • Diesel/Gas Oil 243.8 IRL/kl; 326.4ECU/kl
  • LPG (propellant) 105 IRL/ton; 140.6 ECU/ton
  • Kerosene (propellant) 256.1 IRL/kl; 342.8 ECU/kl


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Posted by admin on 09/06/08

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