the tax payable on certain goods, such as alcohol, cigarettes, fuel
this year's rise in excise duties
Examples of 'excise duties' in a sentence
excise duties
British lorry owners also have to pay heavy excise duties.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Excise duties of up to 100% on tobacco, fizzy drinks and other 'sin' goods are also expected to take effect this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Tax policies have sent mixed signals about the environment, with the freeze on fuel duties directly contradicting over-complicated meddling with the vehicle excise duties.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There should be some downward movement in prices of some goods, given the reduction in excise duties on some items.
Outlook India (2005)
Drivers who choose high-emission vehicles, including family saloons, will face much higher excise duties and a purchase tax.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Fewer smokers and binge drinkers mean that excise duties will raise about 5 billion less in today's prices come 2020.