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UK extends 5p fuel duty cut to 2026

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC · How we work

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Treasury Extends Fuel Cut

The UK Treasury announced the temporary 5-pence per litre fuel duty cut will be extended to 2026, keeping duty unchanged this year.
Chancellor John Healey was questioned about an emergency 10-pence per litre cut, prompting Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine to call for it to ease winter travel and food costs.
Treasury said the extension lowered fuel prices by 11 pence per litre versus a no-cut scenario.

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Treasury Extends Cut

The UK Treasury announced the 5-pence per litre fuel duty cut will be extended to the end of 2026, keeping duty unchanged for the year.
Left-leaning analysts say the extension provides relief for low-income households burdened by high fuel costs.
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Treasury Extends Fuel Cut

The UK Treasury announced the temporary 5-pence per litre fuel duty cut will be extended to 2026, keeping duty unchanged this year.
Chancellor John Healey was questioned about an emergency 10-pence per litre cut, prompting Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine to call for it to ease winter travel and food costs.
Treasury said the extension lowered fuel prices by 11 pence per litre versus a no-cut scenario.

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