EPISODE · Mar 12, 2024 · 1 MIN
Fears for border petrol stations over increased UK fuel excise duty
It's feared an increase in fuel excise duty could force a number of smaller petrol stations along the border to close. The UK Government announced last week that it will extend its reduced fuel excise duty rate for another year. From April 1 petrol here will rise by 4 cent a litre and diesel will go up by 3 cent, meaning fuel prices in the North will eventually be around 10% cheaper than the south. Independent Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, admits it may be a realistic prediction, as it has happened in the past:
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Fears for border petrol stations over increased UK fuel excise duty
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