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 …
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!
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
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Greedy. Just straight up greedy on the governments part.
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Mark Ortega
18 years ago
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Prices are way too high. Something has to give.
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Dave Olsen
18 years ago
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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
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RIDICULOUS! Stop taxing us to death for just trying to get around!
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Lisa Wheeler
18 years ago
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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
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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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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 …
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!
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
T
Tom Lee
18 years ago
Featured
Greedy. Just straight up greedy on the governments part.
M
Mark Ortega
18 years ago
Featured
Prices are way too high. Something has to give.
D
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?
S
Sarah Kumar
18 years ago
Featured
RIDICULOUS! Stop taxing us to death for just trying to get around!
L
Lisa Wheeler
18 years ago
Featured
need to lower the tax now. struggling to pay for fuel to see my family on the weekends.
K
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.
Greedy. Just straight up greedy on the governments part.