The increase in gasoline prices is expected in the range of inflation

The government has adjusted the forecast of the change in the cost of gasoline. 06.Apr.16 5:47 AM By Alesya Davydova Photo Toinnov.com    327

The price of gasoline will not rise higher than 10 percent, it is more likely that rising fuel prices will not exceed inflation. On Tuesday Russian journalists reported with reference to Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich. We will remind, earlier the Minister of economic development Alexey Ulyukaev predicted inflation at 7-7. 5 percent by the end of 2016. From April 1, Russia increased excise taxes on fuel. Thus, the excise tax on gasoline has risen in price on two roubles, and on diesel fuel by one ruble. Thus, the duty on petrol Euro-5 from April 1 to December 31 of the current year will be 10130 rubles per tonne. The excise rate on diesel fuel increased to 5293 rubles per ton. In April, the excise rate rose for the second time in the course of this year. Previous excess passed in January: the first day of the new year the excise tax on gasoline increased by 36.1%, and for diesel fuel – by 20.3%. Twice previously within one calendar year excise tax increased in 2013.

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