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In most EU states, there are VAT exemptions for the fuel used in domestic and intra-EU flights, while no similar exemptions exist for the fuel used in trains (a
by cataphract 8y ago
In most EU states, there are VAT exemptions for the fuel used in domestic and intra-EU flights, while no similar exemptions exist for the fuel used in trains (and cars). Likewise, there exist VAT exemptions for plane tickets.
At least in Portugal, querosene is also exempt from the ISP (tax on the petroleum products). VAT and ISP make up more than half of the retail price of diesel and is almost 2/3 of the price of gasoline. Interestingly, the VAT rate of 23% is applied to the price with ISP included. So you effectively pay a tax on the tax. Finally, there's the fact that we're emitting free 2009/29/EC directive carbon allowances for aviation.
- petre 8y agoPortugal has a huge tax on petroleum products compared to other EU countries anyway. We paid 1.75€ per liter of gas last summer. If they did't extempt kerosene, Spain would get its share of its tourists.
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- codfrantic 8y agoHere in the Netherlands 1 liter of gasoline was very low a few months ago at about €1,55. Now back up to €1,60 if you do your best or €1,78 on the highways. Portugal is not that bad :) Compared: https://autotraveler.ru/en/spravka/fuel-price-in-europe.html https://autotraveler.ru/en/spravka/fuel-price-in-europe.html
- mcv 8y agoThey really need to end these tax exemptions for planes. It makes no sense at all. But old treaties can be hard to end.
- andrewshadura 8y agoActually, international train tickets are also VAT-exempt in many countries.