Update: Oat flat whites and almond lattes spared from Vat increase

Concern had been raised that Vat on plant-based milk alternatives would increase from 0% to 23% after this month's budget announcement

At present, Vat rates on non-dairy milk products — like almond or oat — is 0%, but as part of the Finance Bill, the rate will be increased to the standard Vat rate of 23%. File picture: Bríd O'Donovan

Vat on oat flat whites and almond lattes will remain unchanged, according to the Department of Finance.

Concern had been raised that Vat on plant-based milk alternatives would increase from 0% to 23% after the budget announcement earlier this month.