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Starmer says fuel duty freeze stay outcry drivers hit Middle East crisis end year

Tax ExpendituresTaxationMacroeconomic And Structural …Fiscal Policy

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UK government freezes fuel duty to mitigate impact of Middle East crisis on drivers and hauliers. Channel: regulatory (tax policy) affecting consumer fuel costs and logistics operating expenses. Impact is UK-specific, directly reducing fuel cost for consumers and businesses, supporting discretionary spending and transport margins.

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  • UK fuel duty rise (5p) delayed for rest of 2026.
  • Hauliers receive 12-month road tax holiday.
  • Petrol/diesel average 158.73p per litre due to Middle East crisis.
  • Decision affects drivers and businesses in UK.
  • Previous plan included gradual fuel duty increase.

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Starmer says fuel duty freeze stay outcry drivers hit Middle East crisis end year β€” News Analysis