Tag: energy sector levy
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Government must balance energy sector taxes or risk collapsing economy – Energy Consultant
Energy Consultant Dr. Sulemana Yussif, has stated that the implementation of the new taxes on the energy sector risks stifling the growth of the economy. The taxes were introduced in the 2021 budget statement and will take effect on May 1, 2021. Dr Yussif argues that the new taxes have the tendency to reduce expenditure…
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Drivers association hints of fare increases as new energy levies take effect on May 1
With a few days to the implementation of the new taxes that were introduced by the government in the 2021 budget statement, some driver associations are already hinting at an increase in transport fares. According to the Chairman of the Committed Drivers Association, Charles Danso, the taxes will be passed on to passengers by increasing…