DRIVERS’ groups last night urged Rishi Sunak to slash fuel duty by 20p as a tank of petrol hit £100 for the first time — with many petrol stations charging £2 or more a litre. MPs want the Chancell…
VAN driver Dave Todd is forced to turn down work because he cannot afford the diesel.“But it costs £140 to fill up. I spend £250 a week on diesel.”
The PM accused petrol providers of “profiteering” and failing to pass on the 5p a litre fuel duty cut announced in March.Downing Street indicated on Wednesday that those failing to pass on the reduction could be named and shamed.He said: “What I want to see is those cuts in taxation not just swallowed up in one gulp, without touching the gullet of the fuel companies,
The PM added that many companies have a sense of responsibility and do not just want to take profit. He went on: “We need to see it.”Alasdair Locke, of the Motor Fuel Group, said: “In mid-February, before the Chancellor reduced his duty, the Government was getting about 83p a litre, which was a combination of VAT and duty.
“Twenty-seven per cent on low incomes are actually having to cut back on their food bills. Because they live in rural areas, they need their car to get to work and there is no public transport.”Fuel Price CheckerHe said: “It’s run by the Consumer Council, and publishes the average price, the cheapest price and the highest price in every town, city, in every area.
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