VOL. XXXVI

NO. 20

15-FEBRUARY-1993

ENERGY TAXES

PIRA on Prospects for Higher US Energy Taxes

Efforts by the Clinton administration to raise energy taxes, particularly thegasoline tax, "have become much more complex and fluid the last week ortwo," according to a study published on 2 February by the US consultingfirm Petroleum Industry Research Associates, Inc. (PIRA). The report analyzesthe pros, cons and economics of the various proposed taxes (import fee, carbontax, general consumption tax and a...