No increase in petrol, diesel or alcohol excise duty
There has been no change to excise duty on alcohol, petrol or diesel in the Budget.
Excise duty on home-heating oils such as kerosene and LPG will be abolished from January.
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Excise duty on home-heating oils such as kerosene and LPG will be abolished from January.
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