Finance Ministry Legal Advisor Backs Fuel Price Cut Plan
The legal advisor to the Israeli Ministry of Finance, Dudi Kofel, has recommended that the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, approve a plan by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to reduce fuel prices. Kofel's opinion, reported by Kan News, acknowledges that the proposed half-shekel reduction per liter in fuel tax contradicts the professional stance within the Finance Ministry and raises concerns about potential election-motivated considerations.
Despite these concerns, Kofel stated that there is no legal impediment to approving the measure. He cited similar actions taken in Israel and other countries in 2022 and the ongoing need to alleviate the cost of living as reasons for his recommendation. The professional echelon within the Finance Ministry had previously opposed the plan, fearing budget overruns and the inefficiency of fuel subsidies.
According to the ministry's calculations, reported by Channel 13 News, a government subsidy of 16 agorot per liter, which would completely prevent price increases, is estimated to cost the state approximately 50 million shekels per month.
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