Written Question·Treasury·UIN 104561

Fuels: West Dorset

Tabled: 9 January 2026

Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending the Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme to West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson

The Rural Fuel Duty Relief Scheme has provided a 5p reduction to motorists buying fuel in certain areas since its introduction in 2012. The areas included in the scheme demonstrate certain characteristics such as: pump prices much higher than the UK avera...

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