Petition · past parliament

Hold an urgent inquiry into the energy crisis, and remove VAT on fuel

Closed 4,184 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should hold an urgent inquiry into the energy crisis, which should investigate why this has happened, how it can be resolved and find a way to ensure it does not happen again in the future. The inquiry should also look into how changes in wholesale prices are passed on to consumers.
The Government should also abolish VAT on fuel, to help ensure people are not left without gas and electricity. Many people are worried sick how they are going to afford their fuel bills. Confusion and chaos caused by the collapse of many gas and electricity companies. People should not have to choose between heating their homes or eating, but sadly this is already happening for too many. Obviously when fuel prices increase so does food, clothing, travel etc, so there is a knock-on effect for consumers.

Timeline

12 Jan 2022 Petition opened for signatures
12 Jul 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,184
Status Closed
Opened 12 Jan 2022
Closed 12 Jul 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.