#FUEL TAXES
Greece’s High Gasoline Taxes Fuel Political Debate as Pump Prices Exceed EU Average
Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has called for reductions in fuel excise duties and value-added tax, arguing that government policy, rather than international energy markets alone, is responsible for keeping gasoline prices elevated.
Greek Survey Finds Broad Support for VAT and Fuel Tax Cuts to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures
The latest results suggest broad public backing for reducing indirect taxes as a tool to curb inflation and improve purchasing power.
Fuel Subsidies Instead of Tax Cuts: What EU Rules Really Allow on Fuel Taxes and Where Greece Stands
Commission figures show that excise duty in Greece is approximately €700 per 1,000 litres for petrol and €410 per 1,000 litres for diesel, placing the country among the higher-tax jurisdictions in the European Union.