Truck drivers protest in Dublin over rising fuel costs

The video discusses the rising costs of shopping, highlighting a €60 increase per week for average shoppers. It explains the 23% tax on consumer goods, excluding food but including clothes and amenities. The video also covers fuel taxation, with 51% on petrol and 44% on diesel, and mentions a €18,000 subsidy for truckers with haulage licenses, which excludes producers hauling their own goods. The overall impact of these economic measures on the population is emphasized.

What is the percentage of tax imposed by the government on everyday items like baby wipes and shower jelly?

• 10%

• 15%

• 23%

• 30%

Which type of products are not subjected to the government's tax increase?

• Food products

• Amenities

• Clothes

• Fuel

What is the additional tax percentage on petrol?

• 35%

• 51%

• 44%

• 60%

Who benefits from the €18,000 subsidy introduced by the government?

• All producers in Ireland

• Farmers

• Truckers with a haulage license

• Retailers

What percentage of people are affected by the exclusion from the subsidy?

• 60%

• 40%

• 50%

• 70%