Written Question·Treasury·UIN 122007

Fuels: Excise Duties

Tabled: 18 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of fixed fuel duty on fuel prices during periods of high oil prices.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
The Government is already taking action to ensure that fuel at the pump remains affordable. At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the in...
ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 122007) →