Gormley confirms carbon levy to increase over next few years

THE carbon levy on petrol, diesel and home heating fuels will be steadily increased in the years ahead, putting greater pressure on people’s pockets.

Environment Minister John Gormley confirmed that the levy introduced in Wednesday’s budget would “increase progressively” over time.

The levy, charged at a rate of €15 per tonne of carbon, took effect from midnight on Wednesday for petrol and diesel.