§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked Her Majesty's Government:
What tax was levied on petrol in pence per litre for each year since 1980, including for the coming year as a result of the recent Budget. [HL1498]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyThe taxes (excise duty and VAT) levied on petrol for each year since 1980 are shown in the table below:
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Leaded Petrol (4 star) Total Tax pence per litre Premium Unleaded Petrol Total Tax pence per litre 1980 13.8 — 1981 18.2 — 1982 20.1 — 1983 21.3 — 1984 22.4 — 1985 23.8 —
Leaded Petrol (4 star) Total Tax pence per litre Premium Unleaded Petrol Total Tax pence per litre 1986 24.8 — 1987 24.4 — 1988 25.4 23.1 1989 25.8 22.8 1990 28.3 24.9 1991 33.2 29.2 1992 35.3 30.3 1993 38.7 33.2 1994 41.4 35.9 1995 44.9 39.3 1996 48.4 42.6 1997 51.4 46.0 1998 55.4 49.7 1999 59.6 53.4 1999 post Budget 63.9 57.1 The figures shown are those applicable in April each year up to and including 1993 and for January for each year after 1993