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'GB News · 29 Sept, 05:00
• Scrap fuel duty hike before diesel hits £3, ministers tell John HealeyDaily Mail · 29 Sept, 01:07

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

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