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Israel to Cut Fuel Tax by NIS 0.50 Next Week
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Israel Gas Prices to Drop as Government Cuts Fuel Tax
How 5 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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What happened
The price of gasoline in Israel will drop to 7.77 shekels per liter starting October 5 due to a government decision to further reduce the fuel excise tax. The measure, which faces scrutiny for its timing near elections, is expected to cost the budget 150 million shekels.
- 01Gasoline prices in Israel will fall to 7.77 shekels per liter on October 5.
- 02The price drop is due to a further reduction in the fuel excise tax.
- 03The government estimates the tax cut will reduce budget revenues by 150 million shekels.
- 04The measure's timing close to elections has drawn attention.
- 05Finance Ministry professionals reportedly opposed the additional tax reduction.
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The coverage
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