Petition · past parliament

reduce fuel prices to stop this country being crippled by greed

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Ensure that fuel prices are at a level that we as a nation can afford
as above

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Government isn't responsible for setting the price of fuel. This is a matter for suppliers.

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Cap profit fuel forecourt operators can make on petrol and diesel to 10p/litre
Cap profit fuel forecourt operators can make on petrol and diesel to 10p/litre

Timeline

24 May 2022 Petition opened for signatures
27 May 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 27 May 2022

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