all Sign has brought up the rocketing cost of fuel constantly
asking why it should be so highly taxed. Now HM official opposition, the
Conservative party has released figures that they claim show the
motorist will be hit twice: Shadow Transport Minister Bernard Jenkin MP explained to Call Sign: |
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ahead." Mr Jenkin went on to say: "Gordon Brown has raised fuel taxes three times since May 1997 and he is now taking £6 billion more from the motorist than when Labour came to power. Motorists are fed up with Labour's vendetta against them. They will vote with their wheels at the next election." Call Sign disagrees with Mr Jenkin's assumption of 2003 bringing the £4 gallon. We |
estimate that it could be here
by mid 2001 unless there is a change of policy.
The following figures showing EU fuel/tax comparisons are based on exchange rates as of January 17th 2000. Bear in mind that there can be differing qualities of fuel and marketing practices. As such, the figures can only be used as a guide. However, there can be little doubt as to which EU country has the highest fuel taxes levied... Source: EU Weekly Oil Bulletin. |
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