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excise

[ek-sahyz, -sahys, ek-sahyz, ik-sahyz] / ˈɛk saɪz, -saɪs, ˈɛk saɪz, ɪkˈsaɪz /
NOUN
tax on goods
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However, many service stations might be still selling existing stock on which a higher excise duty was paid meaning motorists will not be paying lower prices at some pumps until old supplies are finished.

From BBC

Bangladesh raised jet fuel prices 79 percent and Ireland slashed the excise duty on petrol and diesel to stem surging prices at filling stations.

From Barron's

The Irish government has announced it is cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel in a bid to help people with volatile prices.

From BBC

Drivers like him were already facing a slew of issues - including excise tax and a suspended fare hike - but the recent soaring prices now mean some of his colleagues make nothing.

From BBC

From midnight on Wednesday until the end of May, excise duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol by 15 cent.

From BBC