ReduceTax Burden: Combined, fuel duty and VAT approximately 54%–57% pump price!

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

To the Government and Members of Parliament,
The British public is issued a clear directive: the current taxation on motor fuel is no longer sustainable for the average household. We demand an immediate and significant reduction of 25% to 50% on the combined burden of Fuel Duty and VAT.

British families are being crushed by a "tax on a tax." With fuel duty at 52.95p plus 20% VAT, the state takes over half the price of every litre. This isn't just a tax on drivers; it’s a tax on food, work, and survival. It’s a blatant rip-off that fuels inflation and punishes the vulnerable. We demand an immediate 25-50% cut to duty and the removal of VAT from the duty portion. Stop treating motorists as cash cows. Give us a fair deal and let families breathe again. Cut the tax now.

Why it was rejected

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

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Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Apr 2026

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