Scrap the multiple fuel taxes and levies to give consumers relief

Scrap the multiple fuel taxes and levies to give consumers relief. PHOTO | POOL

Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo struck the right chord during the vetting exercise, saying the State would review the multiple petroleum levies and taxes – the biggest cause of the skyrocketing local fuel prices.

Kenya, just like the rest of the world, gets the same petroleum prices as international markets. Countries then decide to impose different taxes.

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