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Old 5th Jan 2007, 18:39
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Originally Posted by moggiee
Yet another reason to go diesel powered.
Astonishing as it may sound, JetA1 has been subject to the same derogation as AVGAS. In fact more so, as it has, until now, been totally duty free for private use. Not, I am led to believe, as a result of the Treasury's largesse, but because of the cost and inconvenience of separating and collecting such a pitiable amount, from sales of the stuff that has to remain untaxed by international treaty.

Alas no longer, it would seem, and all of your Rulers spin about UK sovereignty over taxes turns out to be just that.

What happened?
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