Sentences with phrase «on domestic fuel»

For example a chunk of the extra cost on domestic fuel bills is to fund energy saving measures (home insulation etc), which does have a (small) impact on emissions but is mainly aimed at cutting fuel bills for the poorest.

The older voters rose up as one against VAT on domestic fuel, the Tories were trounced, and rebel Tory MPs helped to defeat the measure in a Commons vote in the wake of the by - election.

But David Cameron was working for Norman Lamont back in 1993 when he tried to do just that and announce a phased increase of VAT on domestic fuel from zero to 17.5 per cent.

Not exact matches

With the domestic economy too weak to maintain China's high growth rates, and with exports to the West hurting, the Communist Party in Beijing and its regional offshoots have come to rely heavily on cheap exports and debt - fuelled investment to sustain China's fragile fortunes.

Not only is US oil output expected to grow, but an exit from the Paris accords also sends the signal that the Trump administration is doubling - down on domestic fossil fuels.

Apple today announced a new set of investments to build on its commitment to support the American economy and its workforce, concentrated in three areas where Apple has had the greatest impact on job creation: direct employment by Apple, spending and investment with Apple's domestic suppliers and manufacturers, and fueling the fast - growing app economy which Apple created with iPhone (R) and the App Store (R).

Demand for natural gas is on the rise as more domestic power plants burn the fuel and a number of liquefied natural gas export terminals are slated to open in the coming years.

Beijing is trying to boost domestic liquidity in the hopes that this will generate stronger domestic demand, but expanding liquidity fuels capital outflows, and these put downward pressure on the currency, while increasing PBoC concerns about the monetary impact of money leaving the economy which, as an article in last week's FT argues, might be worse than we think.

What is more, three decades of financial repression and an undervalued currency have left Chinese economic entities heavily reliant on debt to fuel growth and heavily dependent on a current account surplus to resolve domestic demand imbalances.

Against this backdrop, we maintain our scenario of a strengthening cyclical recovery, with euro area GDP growing at around 1.8 % this year and next, above potential, on the back of rising domestic demand (household consumption and investment) fuelled by bank credit.

Against this backdrop of ECB support, we maintain our scenario of a stronger cyclical recovery, with euro area GDP growing at around 1.8 % this year and next, above potential, on the back of rising domestic demand (consumption and investment) fuelled by bank credit.

She says that Christian leaders need to reconsider their teaching on aspects of theology that can subtly fuel domestic violence and prevent it from being exposed in a church setting.

With Queensland on the cusp of joining the world's elite band of LNG exporters, federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has voiced confidence that the construction cost pressures that could impede further growth of exports are on the wane, but insisted gas would also remain an important fuel for domestic users.

The following items were taken from police reports: A 35 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with domestic battery after he shoved a woman into furniture during an alcohol - fueled argument at a residence on the 14700 block of Park Lane on Nov. 28.

FPEEG, the All - Party Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency Group, is a coalition of cross party MPs and industry stakeholders committed to maintain awareness in Parliament of fuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systFuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency Group, is a coalition of cross party MPs and industry stakeholders committed to maintain awareness in Parliament of fuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systfuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systfuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systems.

NEA's research team has over 30 years» combined experience of working on and researching fuel poverty, domestic energy issues and the impact of associated policy and practice interventions.

He said, «The low LPG consumption in Nigeria has resulted in heavy dependence on kerosene and firewood as primary domestic cooking fuel.

This could be paid for by introducing fuel tax on domestic flights — similar to the United States.

Nigeria continues the absurdity of expending more than 30 % of scarce foreign currency importing refined petroleum products, a self - imposed malaise as we insist on subsidizing domestic fuel consumption; and crude oil and gas as a percentage of our export revenue stays at 96 % meaning beyond all the talk of diversification, current rhetoric does not match the outcomes!

He urged the Lib Dems to «think afresh» and signalled his support for higher taxes on air travel, with allies suggesting petrol and even domestic fuel use might also be affected.

On a domestic level, the Conservatives set a «goal» of insulating one million more homes over the five years of this parliament in an effort to cut fuel poverty, pollution and wastage.

The recently published study shows, based on the available information, that traffic (25 %), combustion and agriculture (22 %), domestic fuel burning (20 %), natural dust and salt (18 %), and industrial activities (15 %) are the main sources of particulate matter contributing to cities» air pollution.

By reducing reliance on fuel convoys and increasing domestic control over the Navy's energy supply, he said, the current shift will do the same.

Here's how it might work: Next year and in each year thereafter, Congress would set an overall cap on fossil fuels extracted by upstream energy producers, which David A. Weisbach of the University of Chicago Law School identifies as «fewer than 3,000 entities» — petroleum refiners, coal mines and domestic natural gas processors — «plus imports at a few locations.»

Michael Gerrard, director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, said he's also expecting to see «a lot more litigation about fossil fuel extraction, especially on federal lands and waters,» as the Trump administration seeks to expand domestic energy production.

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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) leads U.S. researchers and other partners in making transportation cleaner and more efficient through solutions that put electric drive vehicles on the road and replace oil with clean domestic fuels.

Despite rapid growth in domestic fossil fuel production and renewable energy generation, the U.S. continues to depend on energy imports.

All of the domestics boast quiet, comfortable, tech - laden cabins, capacities far in excess of what the average buyer will call on in a typical work week and looks as rugged as creeping fuel economy standards will allow.

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Nevertheless, the new report is likely to fuel the sometimes vitriolic debate between environmentalists who see free - roaming domestic cats as an invasive species — superpredators whose numbers are growing globally even as the songbirds and many other animals the cats prey on are in decline — and animal welfare advocates who are appalled by the millions of unwanted cats (and dogs) euthanized in animal shelters each year.

If you've been avoiding using those Avios points because of the hefty fuel surcharges that eat into redemptions for overseas flights on British Airways, look into using your points on domestic fares instead.

Domestic flights within the U.S. don't have any fuel surcharges, so you don't have to worry about this if you use Miles & More to book a flight on partners like United and US Airways within the United States.

You don't have to use them for domestic routes, but as someone who hates fuel surcharges on principle, it's really the only option I entertain when planning my own trips.

Virgin is not the best use of rewards points — adding heavy fuel surcharges to flights across the Atlantic — but you may be able to find good values on domestic flights with some of Virgin's airline partners.

Use Singapore miles on a premium class domestic award ticket on United (including Alaska) without fuel surcharges.

Singapore Airlines» award chart is not the cheapest and they do add fuel surcharges on award tickets (except on domestic United Airlines flights).

Our Belize Jungle Waves vacation package rates start at US$ 2,215 per person based on two adults, double occupancy, including ground and air transfers, 3 nights lodging in a Chaa Creek cottage, 4 nights lodging in a one - bedroom partial Seaview Villa at Chabil Mar, all meals at Chaa Creek, continental breakfasts at Chabil Mar, unlimited on - site activities and a guided tour of the Xunantunich Mayan ruins from Chaa Creek, private guided snorkeling / fishing tour and guided Monkey River tour from Placencia, hotel taxes and service charges, gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff, sales tax on included meals and guided tours, Belize domestic airport rider fee, and Belize airline fuel surcharges.

Remember there are no fuel surcharges on domestic flights, but taxes and fees for visiting Hawaii or Alaska are a little higher than you're used to when staying within the contiguous 48 states.

A US domestic round - trip in Business class on United: MileagePlus would leave you 5,400 miles short, while Miles and More only requires 35,000 miles, with no fuel surcharge on United.

Fuel surcharges are rare on domestic or regional flights (such as within Europe), but they tend to kick in whenever you cross an ocean.

And there are no fuel surcharges on domestic flights.

Korea's JoongAng Daily reports that fuel surcharges will be eliminated next month for both international and domestic travel on Korean Air and Asiana.

This is already a good deal because those partners don't have fuel surcharges on their domestic routes (and a few international ones).

As my Cash & Avios analysis showed, S7 has no fuel surcharges on domestic or international flights on Avios awards.

But British Airways doesn't collect fuel surcharges on domestic Qantas flights like Sydney to Melbourne.

I find short - haul Avios redemptions most handy on domestic flights, where the fuel surcharges are kept to a minimum.

First, how does this change compare to other domestic airlines that charge fuel surcharges on partner airlines.

• Airfare (international and domestic) • Insurance • Equipment rentals • Nitrox fills • Certification or specialty courses • Hotel stays / day rooms • Dinner on final evening • Crew gratuity • Port / park fees, fuel surcharge, taxes (when applicable)(Check Know Before You Go - each yacht is different) • Airport Transfers (Check Know Before You Go - each yacht is different)

And while there may be some fuel surcharges on international awards booked with Miles & More, there are no fuel surcharges to worry about on domestic United flights.