VAT cut in consumer energy bills could result in higher emissions, UKA prices -think-tank

Published 23:55 on July 27, 2022  /  Last updated at 00:00 on July 28, 2022  /  EMEA, UK ETS

A proposal to remove VAT from Britain’s household energy bills, as pledged by former Chancellor and prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak, could end up supporting UK carbon allowance prices, a think-tank has said.
A proposal to remove VAT from Britain’s household energy bills, as pledged by former Chancellor and prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak, could end up supporting UK carbon allowance prices, a think-tank has said.


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