EU officials to consider changes in energy taxes

January 13, 2013 |

In the EU, EU officials are set to consider changes to energy taxes in favor of clean fuel, according to Reuters. While fuel is currently taxed based on volume, an internal European presidency note dated January 9 regarding minimum rates for energy products suggests that taxing fuels according to carbon dioxide emissions and energy content. Changes in taxation law require unanimity, making changes nearly impossible to achieve.

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