levy

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The levy is meant to contribute to Singapore's purchases of sustainable aviation fuel, which is made from renewable sources as well as waste including used cooking oil and animal fat.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Revenue from the levy increased to nearly $3 billion during the 2025 fiscal year, from $2.46 billion a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Booth and Cornbill mention the new levy on arena and stadium shows which sees £1 from each ticket shows go towards grassroots venues, but say this is more centred around gig instead of club venues.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The new rules standardize publicly traded companies’ explanations of why their effective tax rates diverge from the U.S.’s statutory 21% levy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The decisions were made by the army captain, who each morning collected an extraordinary levy for the defense of public order.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez