Breaking the “Easy Money” Myth – Series II, Why Technical Inputs Aren’t Consumer Goods

At Bankers Petroleum Albania, we believe that sustainable energy development must be grounded in physical reality and economic logic.

Our latest report, “Why Taxing ECC & Royalty on Diluent Misses the Point,” explores the critical role of diluent, a necessary technical agent that allows ultra-heavy crude to flow. By misclassifying this production input as a final consumer fuel, current fiscal practices create a cycle of double and triple taxation that undermines the economic foundation of the Patos-Marinza field.

We invite you to read the full document to understand why correct classification is essential for the stability of Albania’s energy sector and its investment climate.

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