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Singapore to become first country to tax air passengers on aviation fuel

Singapore to become first country to tax air passengers on aviation fuel

Excerpt from independent.co.uk

Singapore will become the first country to charge air passengers a green fuel tax as part of ongoing decarbonisation efforts.

From 1 October 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) charge for travellers departing the country.

The SAF levy will apply to all tickets or services sold from 1 April 2026, including cargo shipments and business flights.

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