Fuels: Excise Duties
2026-05-12 · Treasury · 315 · Official question
Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she will assess the potential impact of postponing the proposed increase in fuel duty on the farming community.
Answer
As announced on 20 May, to support farmers, the government will cut the duty rate on red diesel by over a third per litre from 10.18p to 6.48p, the lowest rate in over 20 years. This lower rate will take effect from 15 June and remain in place until the e...