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The government has finally announced a reduction in fuel tax rates to address the financial burden on residents. I am grateful for the perseverance shown by those who backed this effort because this outcome proves that collective focus can shift policy. Now we must stay observant to ensure that these …

August 8, 2008

Opposition to fuel prices!

Opposition to fuel prices!

🏆 Won — 123 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 2 months ago
The cost of Fuel & Diesel has currently sky-rocketed. Currently the cost of your fuel is split in around 46% to the Government as tax, 31% to the manufacturer, 15% on VAT & 8% to the retailer.Get your message to the Government that their percentage as tax just isn't justifiyable, and you want something done about it!

Updates

May 28, 2008

The feedback I receive daily reinforces how heavily current fuel costs burden household budgets. I am currently compiling your experiences into a formal report to present to the relevant departments because those in power must understand the human impact of these tax rates.

May 28, 2008

Reaching this milestone shows that many people feel the same frustration regarding the current tax burden on fuel. This momentum signals that our collective concern is becoming impossible for officials to ignore.

Reached 100 supporters

May 28, 2008

6 Comments

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Tom Lee
18 years ago Featured

Greedy. Just straight up greedy on the governments part.

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Mark Ortega
18 years ago Featured

Prices are way too high. Something has to give.

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Dave Olsen
18 years ago Featured

it is getting impossible to get to work. how are we supposed to afford to live when the government takes nearly half the price at the pump?

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Sarah Kumar
18 years ago Featured

RIDICULOUS! Stop taxing us to death for just trying to get around!

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Lisa Wheeler
18 years ago Featured

need to lower the tax now. struggling to pay for fuel to see my family on the weekends.

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Karen Simmons
18 years ago Featured

my weekly shop is costing me more because of delivery surcharges and my commute is eating my paycheck. enough is enough.

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