Supplementary Budget 2009 - Excises

Increase in Mineral Oil Tax on Auto-Diesel

The mineral oil tax on auto-diesel will be increased by 5 cent per litre (including VAT) with effect from midnight on 7 April 2009. The same increased rate will apply to jet kerosene for non-business use, and to diesel used for private pleasure navigation.

Tobacco Excise

The excise duty on a packet of 20 cigarettes is being increased by 25 cent (including VAT) with a pro-rata increase on other tobacco products with effect from midnight on 7 April 2009.