Push to reduce tax hike on fuel and alcohol in Jersey

Motorists and drinkers in Jersey could face less drastic hikes in the cost of fuel and alcohol next year if a move to amend the budget is successful.

Deputy Labey is calling for the 2017 budget to be watered down, so increases in duty on both fuel and alcohol are linked to inflation, which is currently 1.5%.

The budget currently proposes a 4.3% increase in duty on fuel.

If successful, the amendment would leave a shortfall in the budget of more than £1.2million.