A new measure is in the pipeline for road travelers between Algeria and Tunisia, according to Algerian media outlet “Algérie360.”
The 2025 Finance Bill proposes an additional tax on fuel at border crossings. Precious metals such as silver, gold and platinum will also be taxed across the country.
These new tax measures are expected to come into effect next year.
They will affect tourists travelling by land as well as jewelry manufacturers and buyers.
These laws are part of the government’s efforts to regulate certain markets, strengthen the balance of public finances and rationalize the use of the country’s energy resources.
As part of the PLF 2025, a new law requiring travelers leaving Algeria for Tunisia via land borders to pay a tax on fuel consumption could be implemented as early as next year.
This tax will be paid at tax or customs offices. What’s more, it will apply to all vehicles leaving the country, regardless of their type.
It can be paid in advance or when the vehicle crosses the border, in the same way as stamp duty.
This new measure relates to Article 125 of the 2025 Finance Bill, which amends the provisions of Law 16-20, which has been in force since 2020.
