Put a cap on fuel prices

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

The cost of living is soaring for ordinary people yet companies are still profiting from essentials e.g. fuel. The government should cap fuel prices at a reasonable price so people can afford to live.

The UK has the opportunity to set a precedent to other countries and prove that their people are worth more than lining big business' pockets. Government has more sway with companies than the general population. The country needs their government to help them.

Why it was rejected

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

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for. The Government isn't responsible for setting the price of fuel and energy, which is a matter for suppliers.

We have published the following petitions calling for related actions, 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

Suspend VAT on road fuels to reduce fuel costs
Suspend VAT on road fuels to reduce fuel costs

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

19 Jun 2022	Petition opened for signatures
22 Jun 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Jun 2022

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