Fuel duty freeze extended until end of 2026
The government has announced it will extend the fuel duty freeze until the end the year. It was due to increase fuel duty by 5p between September this year and […]
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Fuel prices hit highest level since Iran war
Fuel prices have climbed to their highest level since the war in Iran started, according to the RAC. It has reported that petrol now costs 158.52p per litre, up from […]
PRA urges government to reverse fuel duty increase
The Petrol and Retailers Association is calling for a planned fuel duty increase to be abandoned as conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel prices. Gas prices have risen at […]
Rising fuel prices a ‘hidden tax’ on drivers
Fuel prices have hit a seven-month high with The AA describing the rising prices as a ‘hidden tax on drivers’. Its data has revealed that the average price of a […]
Pay-per-mile road tax for EVs on the cards
The government is expected to announce a new pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles in the Autumn Budget on 26 November. Under the new scheme, electric vehicle drivers would be […]
IAM RoadSmart calls for government road safety action
IAM RoadSmart is calling on the Chancellor to set aside funds in her Autumn Budget to introduce a number of road safety initiatives. These include cancelling Insurance Premium Tax, freezing […]
Fuel duty hike expected in Autumn Budget
The government is expected to announce 10p rise in fuel duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Fuel duty is the tax imposed by government on the sale of petrol and […]
Industry responds to Spring Budget
The Spring Budget delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has drawn a mixed response from industry, with a 12-month freeze to Fuel Duty announced and a three-month extension to the Energy […]
Fuel prices need ‘urgent review’
The RAC and the AA have backed calls from government ministers for an urgent review of rising fuel prices. They want to establish if the cut in fuel duty is […]
Industry verdict on Spring Statement
The industry has responded to yesterday’s Spring Statement, with both the Institute of the Motor Industry and the Society of Motor Manufacturers welcoming government support for smaller businesses but expressing […]
Fuel duty cut in Spring Statement
The government has announced a 5p per litre cut in fuel duty. Speaking in his Spring Statement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the cut was being introduced to mitigate the rising […]
Government should avoid motor tax hikes
Government should avoid motor tax hikes Government should avoid tax hikes on motorists in the Budget, warns the AA. A week ago, 73 per cent of a Populus poll of […]