Petition · past parliament
Cap fuel prices at £1.40/L.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Fuel prices have risen astronomically, in a manner that is having a real effect on the lives of everyone in the country. Meanwhile, in Hungary, fuel prices are capped at a reasonable rate by the government.
HM Government ought to do the same in the UK.
HM Government ought to do the same in the UK.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Government is not directly responsible for the price of fuel, but we have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Set up an independent regulator to monitor and regulate vehicle fuel pricing: Set up an independent regulator to monitor and regulate vehicle fuel pricing
Hold an inquiry into fuel prices and introduce increased regulation: Hold an inquiry into fuel prices and introduce increased regulation
Set up an independent regulator to monitor and regulate vehicle fuel pricing: Set up an independent regulator to monitor and regulate vehicle fuel pricing
Hold an inquiry into fuel prices and introduce increased regulation: Hold an inquiry into fuel prices and introduce increased regulation
Timeline
| 7 Mar 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Mar 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Mar 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.