Ireland Proposes Range of Carbon Tax Measures

Oct. 2, 2024, 11:17 AM UTC

The Irish government proposed raising the tax on petrol and diesel emissions to €63.50, while lowering the vehicle registration tax rate to 8% for low-emission vehicles.

The proposed increase in petrol and diesel emissions would bring in an additional €122 million ($135 million) in the first year, according to a budget proposal published Tuesday.

Other measures include tax benefits for hydrogen and gas-powered commercial vehicles and a lower VAT rate on the supply and installation of heat pumps.

The measures were part of the government’s budget proposal for 2025, which also includes extending a range of tax benefits ...

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