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Why fuel tourism is not the main cause of Luxembourg traffic pollution

Why fuel tourism is not the main cause of Luxembourg traffic pollution | Luxembourg (Europe) | Scoop.it
Yes, there is a lot of fuel tourism in Luxembourg. However, if prices are increased to the levels of France, Germany and Belgium and fuel tourism ceases, has the problem really gone away? 
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Yes, there is a lot of fuel tourism in Luxembourg, and many motorists make trips to Luxembourg especially to fill up, something that is nothing new. However, if prices are increased to the levels of France, Germany and Belgium and fuel tourism ceases, has the problem really gone away?

 

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Cigarettes and fuel to become more expensive

Cigarettes and fuel to become more expensive | Luxembourg (Europe) | Scoop.it

Motorists and smokers will have to dig deeper in the future after the Luxembourg government announced plans to raise taxes by two per cent.

 

The changes form part of a raft of reforms outlined in the Stability and Growth Pact aimed at helping the country save €535 million by 2015.

 

Key changes affecting workers and residents include an increase in solidarity tax, from four per cent to six per cent (and eight per cent for high earners).

 

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