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Fuels: Excise Duties

Commons · Question 3577 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 2 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure that reductions in fuel duty are reflected in pump prices.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 2 Jun 2026

On 20 May, the Government announced support for households and businesses with their fuel costs, in response to the conflict in the Middle East. This included extending the temporary 5p cut to 31 December 2026, providing universal support and ensuring the...