Kier Starmer has announced that the Government will delay the planned five pence increase in fuel duty that was supposed to take place in September
In a statement the Treasury said that:
“The government will not add to the cost of fuel while this war goes on, so there will be no rise this year. The temporary 5p per litre cut, which was introduced in 2022 and remains in place now, will be extended until the end of the year, providing certainty to motorists. This will save the average motorist over £120 compared to plans inherited from the previous government, with hauliers and van drivers seeing greater savings. The proportionate percentage cut for rebated fuels, which includes red diesel, will also be extended.”
The statement added:
“This support for motorists builds on help for more families to get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster for good, through the over 110,000 electric car grants the government has made in the last year to help people to switch to EVs.
The government has also worked to bring the cost down and convenience up to make electric driving work for more people, enabling motorists to save with every mile they drive, irrespective of the Iran conflict’s uncertain path. This change to fuel duty will ease the pressure on those not yet ready or able to make the switch.”
