BRUSSELS LEGAL ACTION COULD END ADDITIONAL SPAIN FUEL TAX
May 1st, 2008
BY KEITH NUTHALL
PETROL and diesel in Spain could become cheaper by the European Commission threatening legal action to force the abolition of the Spanish 'Impuesto sobre las ventas minoristas de determinados hidrocarburos' motor fuel tax. This is charged in addition to standard excise duty and rates are set by regional governments. Brussels says it breaks European Union excise laws.
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PETROL and diesel in Spain could become cheaper by the European Commission threatening legal action to force the abolition of the Spanish 'Impuesto sobre las ventas minoristas de determinados hidrocarburos' motor fuel tax. This is charged in addition to standard excise duty and rates are set by regional governments. Brussels says it breaks European Union excise laws.
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