#Budget2020: Bruton denies 'cash-grab' claims over carbon tax increase

From midnight, the change will add around 2c to a litre of petrol or diesel, or about €36 per year in fuel costs for the average motorist.

#Budget2020: Bruton denies 'cash-grab' claims over carbon tax increase

The Environment Minister is dismissing claims the increase in carbon tax is a "cash-grab".

From midnight, the change will add around 2c to a litre of petrol or diesel, or about €36 per year in fuel costs for the average motorist.

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