In spite of the government having maintained its ISP discount (ISP being the special tax on fuel products) of 13.1 cêntimos per litre of diesel, and 15.3 cêntimos per litre of petrol, the Treasury has increased its carbon tax by 2 cêntimos, meaning that this particular tax adds 30 cêntimos now to every litre of diesel purchased, and 31.6 cêntimos with regard to petrol. Explain reports today, a source for the Treasury has stressed that the consumption of fuel during the first four months of this year hit a record for the past decade, increasing 19% compared to the same period last year…
Government increases ‘carbon levy’ on fuel
Pedro Pessanha is the latest CHEGA delegate to be jettisoned into the news for less than positive reasons. Image: Facebook
