Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015
139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the approximate number of litres of agricultural diesel, which qualified for tax relief, sold in each of the past three years; the approximate number of litres of fully duty paid auto diesel and petrol sold in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29735/15]
View answerThe quantities of Petrol, Auto Diesel and Marked Gas Oil (MGO) tax paid in the State in each of the years 2012 2014 is as follows:
|
- |
MGO ('000 litres) |
Auto Diesel ('000 litres) |
Petrol ('000 litres) |
|
2012 |
1,125,849 |
2,548,025 |
1,667,582 |
|
2013 |
1,101,590 |
2,676,358 |
1,568,147 |
|
2014 |
997,528 |
2,846,887 |
1,483,192 |
MGO, which is commonly referred to as agricultural diesel, is used in a variety of off-road applications and benefits from a relief by way of a reduced rate of mineral oil tax on gas oil. These uses extend well beyond agriculture to include the propulsion of trains, the operation of construction and industrial machinery, commercial sea navigation (including fishing) and commercial and home heating. Separate statistics in respect of Marked Gas Oil (MGO) used for agricultural purposes are not available.
