Treasury written question – answered at on 8 January 2026.
John Cooper
Conservative, Dumfries and Galloway
To ask the Chancellor of the exchequer, what representations she has received on the potential impact of the planned rise in fuel duty on motorists.
Josh Newbury
Labour, Cannock Chase
To ask the Chancellor of the exchequer, what representations she has received on the potential impact of the planned rise in fuel duty on motorists.
Dan Tomlinson
The Exchequer Secretary
At Budget 2025, the Government announced continued support for people and businesses by extending the temporary 5p fuel duty cut until the end of August 2026. Rates will then gradually return to early 2022 levels. The planned increase in line with inflation for 2026-27 will not take place, with the government uprating fuel duty rates by RPI from April 2027. This will save the average car driver £49 next year compared to previous plans.
The Government received and considered a wide variety of representations in the approach to Budget 2025.
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