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Temporarily reduce fuel duty to ease living costs during global instability.

Submitted on Tuesday 31st March 2026

Rejected on Tuesday 21st April 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Temporarily reduce fuel duty to ease living costs during global instability.

Petition Details

Fuel prices have risen sharply, increasing costs for households, businesses, & essential goods in the UK. This is placing significant strain on working people & risks slowing the wider economy. A temporary reduction in fuel duty would provide relief & show clear support for those most affected.

Additional Information

High fuel costs are driving up prices across the economy, from food to transport, worsening the cost of living crisis. Although these pressures are influenced by global events, UK households are bearing the burden. Without action, there is a real risk of further economic decline. A targeted, temporary cut would help stabilise costs and protect living standards.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:

Suspend fuel duty and VAT on fuel until the Iran conflict ends
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/763674

Reduce fuel duty and remove VAT on petrol and diesel
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764175

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