We call on Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mark Harper, Secretary of State for Transport, to reduce fuel duty by 10 pence per litre for a minimum of 12 months to help ease ongoing cost of living pressures across the United Kingdom.
Fuel prices affect far more than just motorists. They directly influence the cost of transporting food, goods, and services nationwide. High fuel costs continue to place strain on working households, rural communities, and businesses that depend on transport to operate.
Global energy markets remain volatile. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to oil production and refining capacity have contributed to instability in supply and pricing. Damage or reduced output from refinery infrastructure can have longer-term effects on fuel availability and cost, with those increases passed directly to UK consumers.
While the UK cannot control global events, it can take decisive domestic action to protect its citizens and economy from their impact.
A reduction of 10 pence per litre would:
Provide immediate and visible relief at the pump
Deliver meaningful monthly savings for households
Reduce operating costs for transport, logistics, and small businesses
Help ease inflationary pressures across supply chains
This proposal represents a targeted, practical intervention that balances economic support with fiscal responsibility.
We urge Rachel Reeves and Mark Harper to act without delay and implement this temporary reduction to support households, businesses, and the wider UK economy during a period of sustained global uncertainty.