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Farage's Petrol Stunt Promises Fuel Savings Amid Criticism

3/10/2026

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, staged a Derbyshire petrol-station stunt to promote reversing the fuel duty hike by removing green levies.
He claimed the plan would save £13 billion and cut fuel costs by 5p per litre.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to unwind a 5p cut between September 2026 and March 2027.
Farage opposed UK military involvement in Iran, while critics say Reform's energy stance relies on fossil fuels.

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, staged a Derbyshire petrol-station stunt to promote reversing the fuel duty hike by removing green levies.
He claimed the plan would save £13 billion and cut fuel costs by 5p per litre.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to unwind a 5p cut between September 2026 and March 2027.
Farage opposed UK military involvement in Iran, while critics say Reform's energy stance relies on fossil fuels.