Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer has announced an extension of the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty, citing cost-of-living pressures. The freeze is expected to save the average driver £120 over two years. Additionally, a vehicle tax holiday for hauliers will be implemented to further alleviate financial burdens.
- ▪Starmer announced the extended freeze in fuel duty during prime minister's questions.
- ▪The Treasury stated that the freeze would save the average driver £120 by the end of 2026.
- ▪A one-year pause on vehicle excise duty is expected to save £600 for typical heavy lorries.
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- ▪ U.K. cancels a planned rise in motor fuel tax — The Hindu — Top
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A Treasury announcement said that by the end of 2026 the freeze of fuel duty would have saved the average driver £120 over two years. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenA Treasury announcement said that by the end of 2026 the freeze of fuel duty would have saved the average driver £120 over two years. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAFuel dutyPlanned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir StarmerPM tells Commons extending the temporary 5p cut is a necessary response to cost-of-living pressures UK politics live – latest updates Peter Walker Senior political correspondentWed 20 May 2026 07.36 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer has announced an extension to the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty, as widely expected, telling the Commons it was a necessary response to…
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