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Ireland Sees Nationwide Traffic Disruption Amid Fuel Tax Protests and Government Concessions

Nationwide traffic disruption occurred in Ireland due to rolling convoy protests, leading the government to offer €500 million in concessions, including further cuts to excise duty and a delayed carbon tax rise, to appease fuel protesters.

13 Apr, 07:01 — 13 Apr, 16:07
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DWHigh2d ago

Germany news: Merz says fuel tax lowered to ease price surge

Berlin is cutting fuel tax and weapons maker Rheinmetall prepares to build missiles in a new venture. A fisherman triggered a massive search effort before being found drunk and asleep in a car. DW has the latest.

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rte-newsMostly Factual2d ago

Govt seeking energy tax derogation to tackle fuel crisis

The Irish Government is looking for a range of flexibilities under EU law in order to help tackle the fuel crisis, RTÉ News understands.

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irish-independent2d ago

Traffic disruption nationwide as rolling convoy protests take place; excise duty cut further and carbon tax rise delayed in €500m of concessions to fuel protesters

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the-journal2d ago

Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork

Protests took place across the country yesterday.

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inquirerMostly Factual2d ago

DOF hit for not exploring excise tax suspension on existing fuel supply

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers criticized the Department of Finance (DOF) for not exploring the possibility of including existing fuel supply stocks in the suspension of excise taxes, with Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo saying on Monday that any relief should be felt immediately by the public. During the hearing of the House of Representatives’ Legislative Energy and

By mmercado

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philstarMostly Factual2d ago

Marcos keeps VAT on fuel for now, says 'windfall' to fund programs

Marcos said fuel VAT should stay for now, arguing the added revenue can fund subsidies and welfare programs.

By Jean Mangaluz

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Daily SabahMixed2d ago

Germany to cut fuel taxes in bid to offset Iran war energy shock

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Monday that Berlin will cut fuel taxes as households struggle with the energy shock from the Middle East war, while also warning the c...

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nl-timesMostly Factual2d ago

New fuel price spike; Dutch Cabinet might adjust drivers’ taxes to compensate

Oil prices again rose to over $100 per barrel on Monday after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed over the weekend, jeopardizing the fragile 2-week ceasefire implemented

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kuwait-timesMixed2d ago

Germany plans $1.9bn worth fuel price relief to tackle energy crisis - Kuwait Times

Germany plans $1.9bn worth fuel price relief to tackle energy crisis  Kuwait Times

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First report: the-journal · 13 Apr, 07:01Full coverage: 29 · 12hWindow: 12h
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the-journal13 Apr, 07:01First to report

Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork

irish-independent13 Apr, 07:10

Traffic disruption nationwide as rolling convoy protests take place; excise duty cut further and carbon tax rise delayed in €500m of concessions to fuel protesters

orf13 Apr, 07:23

Deutschland senkt Spritsteuer vorübergehend

dh-les-sports13 Apr, 08:00

L'Allemagne prend des mesures face à la flambée des prix du diesel et de l'essence

berlingske13 Apr, 08:04

Tysk regering vil bruge milliarder på at sænke benzinpriser

le-figaro13 Apr, 08:22

L’Allemagne réduit une taxe sur le diesel et l’essence pendant deux mois

die-presse13 Apr, 08:31

Deutsche Variante der Spritpreisbremse: Regierung will Steuern um 17 Cent pro Liter senken

nl-times13 Apr, 08:34

New fuel price spike; Dutch Cabinet might adjust drivers’ taxes to compensate

Daily Sabah13 Apr, 08:48

Germany to cut fuel taxes in bid to offset Iran war energy shock

aktualne-cz13 Apr, 08:53

Německo sníží na dva měsíce daň na benzin a naftu, oznámil Merz

20-minuten13 Apr, 08:54

Gegen explodierende Preise: Regierung senkt Energiesteuer

irozhlas13 Apr, 09:16

Německo sníží na dva měsíce daň na benzin a naftu kvůli rostoucím cenám

philstar13 Apr, 09:20

Marcos keeps VAT on fuel for now, says 'windfall' to fund programs

nos13 Apr, 09:35

Duitse regering verlaagt accijns op brandstof: 17 cent per liter goedkoper

delfi-lt13 Apr, 09:47

Vokietija ketina mažinti degalų mokesčius

ruv13 Apr, 10:40

Ræða eldsneytislækkun og afnám línuívilnunar

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politiken13 Apr, 11:51

Tysk regering vil bruge milliarder på at sænke benzinpriser

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delo13 Apr, 14:35

Najprej nižji davki na gorivo, nato sledijo reforme

inquirer13 Apr, 14:40

DOF hit for not exploring excise tax suspension on existing fuel supply

der-standard13 Apr, 15:16

Der neue deutsche Tankrabatt hat einige Haken

nzz13 Apr, 15:31

DER ANDERE BLICK - Ein Wochenende unter staatsgläubigen Ministern und Merz knickt ein: Die deutsche Regierung verfällt beim Sprit in Aktionismus

tvn2413 Apr, 15:39

Zaskoczenie w Niemczech. Padł rekord

rte-news13 Apr, 15:51

Govt seeking energy tax derogation to tackle fuel crisis

DW13 Apr, 15:53

Germany news: Merz says fuel tax lowered to ease price surge

kuwait-times13 Apr, 16:07

Germany plans $1.9bn worth fuel price relief to tackle energy crisis - Kuwait Times

newsbeast13 Apr, 16:34

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faz13 Apr, 17:46

Tankrabatt beschlossen: Ist die Koalition auf den Pfad der Reformtugenden zurückgekehrt?

tagesschau13 Apr, 18:01

Spritpreis-Paket der Koalition: Ist das der Start in ein Reformjahr?

naftemporiki13 Apr, 18:44Latest update

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