Fuels: Excise Duties
(asked on 10th March 2022) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to extend the Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme to (a) Ynys Môn constituency and (b) other rural parts of Wales.
This question was answered on 15th March 2022
The Rural Fuel Duty Relief gives support to motorists by compensating fuel retailers in some rural areas with road fuel prices higher than the UK average.
The Rural Fuel Duty Relief gives support to motorists by compensating fuel retailers in some rural areas with road fuel prices higher than the UK average.
In recognition of high prices at the pump and the fact that fuel represents a major cost for households and businesses, the Chancellor announced at the Autumn Budget 2021 that fuel duty would remain frozen for a twelfth consecutive year. This benefits consumers across the UK, and represents savings worth almost £8 billion over the next five years.
All taxes, including fuel duty, remain under review.