Catherine Murphy
Ceist:227. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will include petrol and diesel fuel in the 13.5% VAT rate; and the rationale for not already reducing VAT on transport fuels. [13949/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
227. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will include petrol and diesel fuel in the 13.5% VAT rate; and the rationale for not already reducing VAT on transport fuels. [13949/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU VAT Directive provides that auto fuels must be charged at the standard rate and there is no provision to apply a reduced rate for such fuels. Accordingly, VAT on auto fuels (petrol and diesel) is standard rated at 23%.