Petition · past parliament
Lower fuel prices
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Drop fuel prices down to below £1.50 per litre again
It's costing too much for normal people to have essential transport for their everyday needs, especially those who have mental health problems that prevent them from using public transport etc
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.
Decisions about the price charged for motor fuel are a matter for retailers, not the UK Government or Parliament.
You may wish to sign these petitions which call for related actions:
Remove duty on motor fuel completely: Remove duty on motor fuel completely
Suspend VAT on road fuels to reduce fuel costs: Suspend VAT on road fuels to reduce fuel costs
Decisions about the price charged for motor fuel are a matter for retailers, not the UK Government or Parliament.
You may wish to sign these petitions which call for related actions:
Remove duty on motor fuel completely: Remove duty on motor fuel completely
Suspend VAT on road fuels to reduce fuel costs: Suspend VAT on road fuels to reduce fuel costs
Timeline
| 10 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jul 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jul 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.