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OECD: governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change; “meaningful” increases limited to road sector

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The report assesses the magnitude and coverage of taxes on energy use in 2015, and considers change between 2012 and 2015. Comparing taxes between 2012 and 2015 yields a disconcerting result. These changes mainly result from fuel tax reforms in China, India and Mexico, the report said.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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In the fixed price stage, starting on 1 July 2012, the carbon price will start at A$23 (US$24.75) a tonne, rising at 2.5% We have had a long debate about climate change in this country. Transport fuels will be excluded from the carbon pricing mechanism. a year in real terms. —Prime Minister Gillard.