Increase brandstofaccijns leads to huge losses

Posted on 20-01-2015 at 7:34 by CasperH – 40 Comments”

The increase of the brandstofaccijnzen on lpg has, for example, ensured that there are almost a quarter less fuel was sold in the last year.

Thus the consequences are heavier than expected. That report BETA and Control) on the basis of figures from the CBS. The sales of LPG decreased in 2014 by 23% (117 million liters) compared to 2013. Also there was 578 million litres less diesel sold, which equates to 8% loss for the pumps compared to the year before.

According to spokesman Tom Huyskens of the Bovag is it “clear” that the losses are due to the trigger. As of 1 January 2014 was diesel, therefore, 3 cents more expensive per litre and LPG even 7 cents per litre. This should make drivers and carriers more than ever in Belgium and Germany have to go refuel. Whether this trend will continue in 2015 is the question, but can sit with the hands in the hair.

Source: Telegraph