The Government and the Tax Office are studying the possibility of raising the rates of IVA (VAT) on products and services currently benefiting from reduced rates, such as tourism and foodstuffs, in order to raise more revenue.
Price of butano gas bottle set to rise again in July
The price of a 12.5 kg bottle of butano gas is expected to rise by 5.8% as from July 1st 2012 and will cost €16.43.
30% increase in water rates in Coín
It is the good citizens of Coín who will be required to dig even deeper into their pockets to make up for the years of poor management of public funds with increases in water rates, refuse collection and the use of cultural and sporting venues.
Cártama increases water rates
Cártama Council has approved a modification of the water and sewage rates which will result in an increase in the rates of 13%. Residents will now pay around 3 euros per quarter.
AENA planning increase in airport taxes
The Spanish airport authority, AENA, is planning to raise airport taxes and aerial navigation charges by an average of 10.2%.
AVE ticket prices to rise by an average of 2.75%
The price of tickets for AVE high-speed and Long Distance trains is set to go up by an average of 2.75%, although REFFE have not yet announced when this will take effect.
Philip Morris first to raise cigarette prices
Philip Morris has become the first tobacco company to react to the government’s recent change in tax structure, increasing prices by 25 cents per packet.
Cost of electricity to rise by up to 7% on April 1st 2012
The price of electricity will go up between 5% and 7% on April 1st 2012 according to the Minster of Industry, Energy and Tourism, José Manuel Soria.
Toll road charges to rise in January 2012
Motorway tolls are set to increase by an average of 3.2% as from January 1st 2012, the increase being above the rate of inflation which currently stands at 2.9%.
Massive price hike for Los Huertos de Carabeo car park
The charges for the Los Huertos de Carabeo car park for Nerja residents who are registered on the padrón (census) and pay Nerja road tax are going up from €7 per month to €40 per month.