- The Irish Government refuses to cut VAT on fuel, claiming it wouldn’t benefit consumers as retailers would keep the savings.
- This excuse is criticized as hypocritical, since a previous VAT cut for newspapers directly benefited publishers without government objection.
- Unlike newspapers, fuel retailers compete on price, so a VAT cut would likely be passed on to consumers.
- The government’s stance is seen as lacking self-awareness and inconsistent, especially given its past actions.
Source: gript.ie
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