MUSCAT: Oman has decided to increase the excise tax on alcohol to 100% from July 1 onwards, a top government official informed The Arabian Stories.
Earlier, the tax for alcohol was 50 percent.
The decision to increase the tax comes after a detailed evaluation of the impact over the last one year. Last year, the Sultanate imposed a 50% tax on alcohol and soft drinks and 100% excise on energy drinks and tobacco.
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More details to follow.
