Petition · past parliament
Reduce rate of Fuel Duty to Stimulate UK Economic Growth Post Brexit
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK fuel duty rate on petrol and diesel of 57.95 pence per litre is an unfair percentage (over 50%) of the total cost of fuel .
Given that lower fuel costs will stimulate the UK economy the government should make consideration to lowering the rate of duty to ensure the UK is secure post brexit.
Given that lower fuel costs will stimulate the UK economy the government should make consideration to lowering the rate of duty to ensure the UK is secure post brexit.
Petrol, diesel, biodiesel and bioethanol 57.95 pence per litre
Above Fuel Prices are also subject to VAT at 20%
Average pump price inclusive of VAT for Unleaded Petrol - 120.9 pence per litre
Correct as of 03/01/2019
Above Fuel Prices are also subject to VAT at 20%
Average pump price inclusive of VAT for Unleaded Petrol - 120.9 pence per litre
Correct as of 03/01/2019
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 3 Jan 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jan 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.