Petition

Reduce VAT on fuel to ease pressure on drivers, businesses and households

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Lower the rate of VAT on fuel to provide immediate, meaningful relief to drivers and to help stabilise prices at the pump. Fuel is not a luxury; it is a necessity for commuting, caring responsibilities, accessing education, supporting local economies and keeping the country moving.
Reducing VAT on fuel would ease pressure on households, support rural and semi-rural communities with no alternative transport options and help businesses manage rising operating costs. It would also provide a fairer, more proportionate approach to taxation at a time when many people are struggling to make ends meet.

Lowering VAT on fuel is a practical, targeted step that would deliver real help to people who need it most. The public cannot continue absorbing endless increases at the forecourt.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Remove the VAT element of tax from the cost of fuel at the pump
Remove the VAT element of tax from the cost of fuel at the pump

Reduce fuel duty and remove VAT on petrol and diesel
Reduce fuel duty and remove VAT on petrol and diesel

Cut Fuel Duty by the Amount of Extra VAT Gained During Rapid Fuel Increases
Cut Fuel Duty by the Amount of Extra VAT Gained During Rapid Fuel Increases

Timeline

29 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures
24 Apr 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 24 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.