Policy paper

Temporary Cut to Fuel Duty

The Government is cutting fuel duty for petrol and diesel by 5 pence per litre across the whole of the UK for 12 months, taking effect from 6pm on the 23rd March 2022.

From:
HM Treasury
Published
23 March 2022
This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Spring Statement 2022: Fuel Duty Factsheet

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Unique circumstances globally, including the war in Ukraine, have pushed pump prices up to unprecedented levels. We are taking action to support motorists. Cutting fuel duty will benefit anyone across the UK who uses fuel and represents savings for consumers worth around £2.4 billion over the next 12 months.

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Published 23 March 2022

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