Written Question·Treasury·UIN 86033
Fuels: Excise Duties
Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Question
Ian Roome
Liberal Democrat — North Devon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of increasing the rebate provided under the Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme in line with inflation.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme has provided a 5p reduction to motorists buying fuel in certain areas since its introduction in 2012, with the rate remaining unchanged during that time. The areas included in the scheme demonstrate certain characteristic...
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