Written Question·Treasury·UIN 122006
Fuels: Excise Duties and VAT
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 (a) fuel duty and (b) VAT on trends in the level of cost of petrol and diesel for consumers.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe 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 inc...
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