HC Deb 11 July 1983 vol 45 cc226-7W
Dr. Hampson

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the current prices of petrol per litre in each of the European Community countries, and indicate the percentage attributable to tax.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Estimates of typical pump prices for premium grade petrol in the countries of the European Community at 4 July 1983, together with the percentage of the price attributable to tax, are:

Premium petrol-prices (pence per-litre) Percentage attributable to tax
Belgium 43.2 53
Denmark 43.2 55
F R Germany 35.3 48
France 41.5 56
Greece N/A N/A
Luxembourg 33.0 42
Ireland 47.2 56
Italy 51.5 64
Netherlands 39.5 52
UK 39.5 54

Petrol prices in the United Kingdom have since increased to about 40.4 pence/litre; of which some 53 per cent is attributable to tax.

Petrol prices in other EEC countries may also have increased since 4 July.

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