Ministers urge scrapping of planned fuel duty rise

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 08:01 · Archive

Senior figures have told the Government to abandon a planned fuel duty increase as diesel prices reach record highs.

Senior figures have called on the Government to scrap a planned fuel duty hike scheduled for January, citing record diesel prices. The Road Haulage Association warned that a fuel duty increase would amount to a food price hike, whilst the RAC said diesel prices were in 'uncharted territory' following disruptions to oil supply.

How it is being reported

• Labour told to scrap fuel duty hike as John Healey warned over 'worst timing possible'Labour must scrap a planned hike in fuel duty after diesel reached record highs, industry leaders have said. Chancellor John Healey has been told any increase at the pumps would impact the entire economy, with the Road Haulage Association warning: “A fuel duty hike is a food price hike.” The RAC said that diesel prices were now in “uncharted territory” after a range of threats saw them soar. The Iran war has hit oil prices, while attacks on Russian refineries from Ukraine have also affected supply. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say President Trump has also mooted a ban on diesel exports to…GB News · 29 Sept, 05:00
• Scrap fuel duty hike before diesel hits £3, ministers tell John HealeySenior figures have told the Daily Mail that the Government should not press ahead with the plan to phase in the huge hike from January at a time of soaring fuel prices.Daily Mail · 29 Sept, 01:07

In this story: John Healey · Road Haulage Association · RAC · Labour

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