Pakistan plans to cut taxes on imported vehicles under new auto policy

Miti: EV import policy revised after tax incentives end, RM200,000 CIF threshold set

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The government has revised its electric vehicle (EV) import policy following the expi...

Nigerian govt slashes vehicle import levies, introduces Green Tax

The Federal Government’s revised vehicle import levy regime has officially come into effect, raising expectations of possible reductions in automobile prices. However, auto dealers seek clarification on the newly introduced Green Tax before determining the overall impact of the policy. Implemented under the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, the new arrangement reduces the import levy on [] Nigerian govt slashes vehicle import levies, introduces Green Tax

Mongolia bans under-18s from operating electric vehicles

New legislation has come into force in Mongolia prohibiting individuals under the age of 18 from operating mopeds, electric scooters, electric bicycles, and other similar lightweight electric vehicles, AzerNEWS reports.

BUDI Diesel benarkan subsidi dipindah kepada ahli keluarga

PETALING JAYA: Pelaksanaan mekanisme baharu BUDI Madani Diesel (BUDI Diesel) kini membolehkan pemilik kenderaan memindahkan kelayakan subsidi kepada ahli keluarga yang menggunakan kenderaan tersebut. Menteri Kewangan II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan berkata, seramai 10,000 pengguna telah memanfaatkan fasa akses awal BUDI Diesel di Semenanjung Malaysia yang bermula semalam tanpa sebarang isu dilaporkan. Katanya, tempoh ... Read more The post BUDI Diesel benarkan subsidi dipindah kepada ahli keluarga appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

How a war between Israel and Arab nations more than 50 years ago had pushed Brazil to blend Ethanol with Petrol, with India and others getting inspired

India’s mandatory shift to E20 petrol has sparked debate over vehicle mileage and engine safety. While car owners express concern, the government defends the rollout as a highly strategic, decades-old national policy modeled after Brazil to slash oil imports and boost rural economies.

Your Indian driving licence works in these 5 countries — Most Indians don't know this

Indians can legally drive in New Zealand, Australia, UK, Singapore and Switzerland using their Indian licence. Here's how long each country allows and what rules apply.

Taiwan Warns Zombie Vape Drug Trafficking Increasingly Linked to Mainland China, India, and Malaysia

Impaired driving accidents caused by so-called “zombie vape drugs” have become increasingly serious in recent years inside Taiwan. Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) said on July 3 that the precursor chemicals and finished products for certain emerging drugs smuggled into Taiwan—including the Schedule I narcotic etomidate (and its precursor materials)—mainly originate from China, India, and []

Pakistan's fuel shock ripples through every ride

Pakistan's fuel shock ripples through every ride

Nepal’s new government bets on tax revenue over clean energy push

Nepal has the world’s second-highest rate of electric vehicle adoption, but a newly proposed government tax hike on EV imports and electricity consumption could undermine this transition. The government argues the previous decade of EV tax breaks was fiscally unsustainable and primarily benefited wealthy buyers in a country where most people can’t afford a car []

Pakistan Buys More LNG as Flows Through Hormuz Fail to Recover

Pakistan bought a liquefied natural gas shipment for delivery later this week, as exports from main supplier Qatar through the Strait of Hormuz remain constrained.

News24 | Ireland bans Israel goods from occupied Palestinian territories

Ireland’s parliament approved legislation banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, as Dublin presses ahead with one of Europe’s most far-reaching trade measures over Israel’s occupation.

India Introduces Tariff Regulations for UK Vehicle Imports Ahead of FTA

India has outlined the new rules for UK vehicle imports under the Free Trade Agreement, set to take effect on July 15.

CAFE-2 penalties: Bailing out carmakers is against national interest, say industry veterans

This decision could also prompt foreign automakers to import or assemble more gas-guzzling vehicles in India, rather than producing fuel-efficient or low-emission models

UK carbon market extends to shipping from today

The UK has extended its emissions trading scheme to domestic shipping from today, bringing cargo and passenger vessels of 5,000 gt and above into the country’s carbon market. The UK ETS now applies to voyages between UK ports and to in-port activities at UK ports of call, including cargo operations, hotelling and movements within port.

‘No political leader in India will accept that’: USISPF chief Mukesh Aghi on US tariff gap with Pakistan

The neighbour in question is Pakistan. The tariff on India at the moment is 12.5, while Pakistan's is 10, Aghi told ANI. No political leader in India will accept that because it would essentially cost them elections.

Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator

OTTAWA — Canada’s goal of boosting trade with countries outside the United States could be thwarted by its new pesticide rules, a senator warns. Bill C-30, an omnibus bill implementing the spring economic update, passed both the House of Commons and the Senate last week. The legislation includes a change to Canada’s Pest Control Products [] The post Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Belgium to introduce road tax for transiting drivers

Belgium's three regions announced Friday they would introduce next year a road tax that foreign drivers transiting the country would also have to pay.

FG has cut import tariffs to 5% for used vehicles, 10% for new — Adeniyi

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10. The post FG has cut import tariffs to 5 for used vehicles, 10 for new — Adeniyi appeared first on Vanguard News.

FBR plans automated penalty system for overstayed cargo

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new regulatory framework that would automate penalties for cargo left uncollected at ports, part of a broader push to digitize customs enforcement. The draft rules, published as SRO 1081(I)/2026, would add a new chapter to the Customs Rules of 2001 called the “Overstayed Cargo Management ... Read more The post FBR plans automated penalty system for overstayed cargo appeared first on BOL News.

Nigeria Cuts Vehicle Import Levies, Launches Green Tax Policy

Customs says reforms aim to lower transport costs, encourage electric vehicles and support environmental sustainability through fiscal incentives.

FG rolls out Green Tax: Key import duty changes every Nigerian importer should know

The FG has introduced a Green Tax Surcharge on high-emission vehicles to reduce carbon emissions, alongside tariff adjustments to promote cleaner imports in Nigeria.

EU ends duty-free treatment for low-value e-commerce imports

New rules impose a 3.42 customs duty on e-commerce parcels worth less than 170 shipped directly to consumers from non-EU countries

The unstoppable rise of China-made cars in Europe: 5 things to know

Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles are ubiquitous two years after the EU imposed tariffs on EV imports.

Iran Agriculture Minister: Transfer of goods stuck in Dubai begins

Iran Agriculture Minister: Transfer of goods stuck in Dubai begins

Identical imported vehicles may attract different duties due to specifications – Customs

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has explained that imported vehicles of the same make, model and year of manufacture may attract different import duties because of variations in their specifications and features.

Russia bans diesel fuel export

Russia has imposed a ban on diesel fuel exports to boost domestic supplies, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday, reported Xinhua. We have introduced a ban on diesel fuel exports, which will make it possible to ramp up supplies to the domestic market, Novak said at a cabinet meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian government also announced that it has expanded the temporary diesel exports ban to fuel producers. The measure does not apply to deliveries under intergovernmental agreements. Novak noted that Russia will begin importing petroleum products in July to stabilize the country's fuel market. We will also start importing petroleum products in July and ramp up extra output volumes using petroleum products of a lower environmental class, he said.

Ontario’s new auto insurance rules now in effect, but choice comes with some risk

As part of the new rules, some who may have been previously covered by another driver’s policy such as pedestrians and cyclists may no longer be eligible for accident benefits.

Digital intl. driving license launched with online verification

TEHRAN - Iran has introduced a digital version of its international driving license that allows applicants to access the document alongside the physical copy and verify its authenticity online, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.

Ireland passes bill banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements

The Irish parliament approved legislation on Tuesday banning imports of goods from 'certain Israeli settlements' in the occupied Palestinian territories. Those include residential, agricultural and business interests that lie outside Israel's internationally recognized borders.

Carney's fuel efficiency plan won't bring quick relief to cost of summer road trips, critics say

The federal government pitched its new tailpipe standards as a way to make fuel-efficient cars more accessible to Canadians. But two groups advocating for low-emission travel say the rules would put the country short of its goal — and ultimately leave most Canadians at the mercy of high gas prices.

Irish parliament passes bill banning imports from Israeli settlements

Dublin, July 8 (SANA) The Irish parliament has approved a bill banning imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, making Ireland the first European Union member state to adopt such legislation. According to AFP, Ireland’s coalition government said the legislation was drafted in line with the International Court of Justice’s []

New OHV Permit Requirements Take Effect July 1 on North Cumberland WMA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - New rules for off-highway vehicle riders in Tennessee are set to take effect next month, bringing changes to permits and fees for t...

NC House passes bill to repeal sales tax on tampons, diapers

The North Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would lift sales taxes on diapers, baby wipes and feminine products.

MaltaPost advises customers of new customs duty on non-EU deliveries

The change follows the adoption of an EU Council Regulation which rolled out a new customs duty plan for low-value imports entering the bloc from third countries

All the new Motability reforms – from tax hikes to mileage limits

Motorists will be hit by a swathe of new taxes and mileage regulations from today

Small parcel tax changes brought forward but two-year wait still ‘unacceptable’

Current tax rules means that retailers based overseas can send small parcels worth less than £135 to the UK without paying import duties.