Politics · United Kingdom · 3 hrs ago
Motoring group urges UK Chancellor to cut Fuel Duty in October Budget
The AA has urged UK Chancellor John Healey to cut Fuel Duty in the Budget scheduled for 28 October.
It wants him to extend the current 5p-a-litre reduction, due to expire on 1 January, and cut the tax by another 5p.
The AA says the two measures would reduce the pump price by 12p a litre after VAT is included.
Diesel prices have risen above £2 a litre at many forecourts, amid higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war.
The AA argues that expensive fuel also raises the cost of transporting goods, which can feed into household bills.
Under current plans, Fuel Duty is set to rise in stages from January, with the existing reduction also ending.
The Treasury says no decision has been made on the planned increases.
The AA has urged Chancellor John Healey to cut Fuel Duty in the October Budget.
AA President Edmund King called for the existing 5p-a-litre relief to continue and for a further 5p cut.
The AA says the two measures would save drivers 12p a litre at the pump, including VAT.
Average diesel prices passed £2 a litre this month, and more than 2,500 forecourts were charging at least that much at the start of October, according to AA analysis.
The government plans Fuel Duty increases from January, while Treasury sources said no decision had been taken on them.
- Who
- The AA, represented by its President Edmund King, is urging Chancellor John Healey to cut Fuel Duty.
- What
- The AA wants the existing 5p-a-litre relief extended and Fuel Duty cut by a further 5p.
- When
- In the October Budget, scheduled for 28 October 2026.
- Where
- The United Kingdom.
- Why
- The AA says lower duty would ease pressure on motorists and businesses as fuel prices rise and costs feed into household bills.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Drivers need the Chancellor to put the brakes on rising fuel costs.
The first step must be keeping the existing 5p Fuel Duty cut, but with prices rising we believe the Chancellor should go further and cut another 5p.
Fuel prices aren't just an issue for motorists.
The Iran war broke out, which the article says sparked higher pump prices.
AA analysis found more than 2,500 of around 8,000 forecourts were charging £2 per litre or more for diesel.
The Daily Mail published its report on calls for a Fuel Duty cut in the October Budget.
The Budget is scheduled to take place.
The existing 5p-a-litre Fuel Duty relief is set to expire, and a 3p-per-litre duty rise is planned.
- Requested extension
- Existing 5p-a-litre Fuel Duty relief
- Requested additional cut
- 5p per litre
- Estimated saving
- 12p per litre, including VAT
- Diesel forecourts
- More than 2,500 of around 8,000 charged at least £2 per litre at the start of October
- Budget date
- 28 October 2026
Sources
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