levy

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Singapore's civil aviation authority also said it is postponing a green jet fuel levy which was due to kick in from April 2026, due to the impact of the Iran war.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Revenue from the levy increased to nearly $3 billion during the 2025 fiscal year, from $2.46 billion a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Although Mr. Zuckerberg’s exit wouldn’t get him clear of the tax—which determines residency as of Jan. 1, 2026—he and others were eager to leave a state willing to pass such a harsh levy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Parish and town councils can also levy a charge - known as a precept - to fund their work, which is not subject to a cap.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The decisions were made by the army captain, who each morning collected an extraordinary levy for the defense of public order.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez