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uk diesel costs
You have probably heard about the proposed tax increase on "red" diesel . Worried about the increase I wrote to my M.P. Colin Challen, on15th February 2004 to ask what was in the pipeline. Colin Challen promptly passed on my request on the 16th Feb to John Healey, Economic Secretary for this Government. He chased up this enquiry on the 15th March 2004 and today, 25th May I have received a reply. In brief I am informed that as of this time the ordinary diesel for road use has a 47.10 pence tax per litre whereas the RED diesel is taxed at 4.22 pence per litre. This September 1st sees an increase to 6.24 pence per litre and 48.52 pence per litre. He tells me that an agreement under the relevant "European agreements" that "pleasure" fuel in the E.U is normally taxed at the same rate as the equiv road type fuel however the United Kingdom enjoys a derogation from this provision and this allows all private pleasure craft and others to use red diesel. This derogation is due to expire on 31st December 2006 but we will have the opportunity to apply for an extension. The future looks bleak for red diesel users so it may be worth your while sending in your views to your M.P. A very useful site is http://www.faxyourmp.com/ where you can find out your M.P. and send a fax to him./her. Good luck. Ken Baker |
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