Duty

Thursday, July 2, 2026 fuel duty labour reeves burnham prices energy inflation fuelcut costofliving

Fuel duty, frozen for over a decade, faces uncertainty under the prospective leadership of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister. The current Labour Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, pledged to keep the freeze intact until the end of this … Read More

Monday, June 1, 2026 fuel tax drivers labour hmrc duty petrol diesel reeves starmer

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed an extension of the temporary 5p per litre (ppl) fuel duty cut until January 2027, following a recent update by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The reduction, initially … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 fuel tax haulage drivers costofliving duty relief economy hauliers chancellor

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled key measures aimed at easing financial pressures for drivers and businesses amid rising fuel costs. Speaking in the Commons, Starmer confirmed the extension of a temporary 5p … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 fuel duty inflation costofliving diesel labour government energy prices taxation

As diesel prices soar to 185p per litre, Lord Richard Walker—the executive chairman of Iceland and Sir Keir Starmer’s cost of living tsar—has urged the Labour government to consider extending or increasing fuel duty cuts to … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport

Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 fuel tax uk drivers petrol duty chancellor costs taxpayers labour

For the first time in 16 years, UK drivers face a fuel duty increase that could add an extra £3,400 to their lifetime fuel costs. The planned hike has intensified pressure on the Labour government, with campaigners urging … Read More