Petition · past parliament
the government to reconsider the proposed removal of the tax rebate on gas oil
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
It has been proposed that the tax rebate on gas oil be removed
This will cause the fairground industry considerable increased costs
Thereby making some local fairs not financially viable
Putting the businesses of many families at risk
This will cause the fairground industry considerable increased costs
Thereby making some local fairs not financially viable
Putting the businesses of many families at risk
The showmens guild of Great Britain represents the majority of travelling showmen
for over 125 years
This community has supported many local events fairs and galas
Helping numerous charities to provide fun days to thousands of children
for over 125 years
This community has supported many local events fairs and galas
Helping numerous charities to provide fun days to thousands of children
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Continue the Red Diesel Exemption Status for Legitimate UK Industry & Business.
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.