Does the Government Have to Lower Fuel Taxes to Offset the Rise in Oil Prices?

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Chancellor and ÖVP chief says: Increased government revenues are returned to the taxpayer by price increases.

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The coalition discusses an intervention in fuel prices, several options are at the table. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) proposes to introduce a margin cap for oil companies. ÖVP Chancellor Stocker is considering a tax reduction on fuel

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VIENNA. There is also criticism of the price increases by refineries and gas stations, German Chancellor Stocker announced in the evening "a temporary reduction in taxes on fuels".

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The state should not benefit from rising energy prices, stresses the ÖVP head and chancellor.