According to the government's decision, starting November 1, a one-time tax of 11 shekels per kilo will be applied to disposable utensils.
This is in order to reduce the use of polluting disposable tools, in accordance with the plan of Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
According to the importers, this tax will double the current price of the product.
In food chains, there has already been an increase in the purchase of disposable utensils, but there is still no report of an onslaught of consumers before the tax increase.
It is estimated that demand in the coming week will increase greatly.
It should be noted that the ultra-Orthodox sector is considered a major consumer of these products.
The Osher Ad chain, which has a large market segment from the ultra-Orthodox audience, has published an ad for ultra-Orthodox customers - which calls on consumers to stock up on products ahead of time.
Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
The announcement states that "according to the government's decision, starting November 1, disposable utensils will be taxed at a rate of NIS 11 per kilogram - and accordingly a sharp price increase is expected to double the current price. Therefore, we recommend that disposable utensils be equipped in advance. "For as long as possible."
An importer in the field of disposable utensils told Israel today: "We have heard of public institutions, yeshivas and nursing homes that have been well equipped for the entry into force of the law - because they understand that the budget of disposable utensils will increase by 200%."
Meanwhile, social networks are in turmoil following the new decision.
For example, MK Moshe Abutbul (Shas) attacked the Minister of Finance, and wrote on Twitter: "Lack of compassion from the Minister of Finance is cruel to underprivileged populations. "Unfortunately, it is impossible to trust even in a 'one-time' way the government, whose motto is 'hit the ultra-Orthodox and save the country.' Shame, shame, shame."
The people will weep, Yvette Yitzchak…
Lack of compassion narrows a cruel treasure on vulnerable populations.
In the field of dormitories, in the field of sweet drinks, in the subject of disposable utensils and other cuts for families with children.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to trust even a 'one-time' government whose motto is "hit the ultra-Orthodox and save the country."
shame!
shame!
shame!
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- Moshe Abutbul (@Abutbulm) October 20, 2021
The Minister of Finance posted on Facebook, referring to a post posted by Moshe Weisberg with a photo - indicating a large supply of disposable utensils, including a large number of boxes at the Or Israel Yeshiva.
In the post, he wrote: "Lieberman decrees 5722: At the Or Israel yeshiva, preparations are being made to raise the one-time prices and advance a cure for Mecca.
Today came the first quantity of 11 disposable surfaces for half a year, and in the coming days more will come. "Finance Minister Lieberman raised his reaction and wrote:" Have you not heard of a dishwasher? "
Rami Levy told Israel Today: "At the moment, the public still does not understand the meaning of taxation on disposable utensils. Those who do understand are the stores and importers. The public will understand this when they see an increase of tens of percent on the shelf. In addition, it is not just the covers The product itself has become more expensive, because of the transportation prices. On the one hand, they want to fight the cost of living, but on the other hand, they increase the prices of the products that most people use by tens of percent. These products to make money are taxed at the expense of the consumer. "
Levy added that these are taxes on taxes, because in addition to the additional costs - there is an additional VAT of 17%.