Our View: VAT relief was a temporary measure that ran its course

It was inevitable that Akel would start protesting as soon as it became known that that government would not extend the duration of the measures that were implemented to help people cope with the rising prices. The zero VAT on a dozen essential products will end on September 30, while the discount on electricity bills be scrapped from November 1. Their duration had been extended in the past because people had opposed their ending, but it is very doubtful the government would do this again.