But an increase in petrol duty would be hugely unpopular in the many rural constituencies held by the party. (theguardian.com)
The fund was administered by the Roads Board, which had considerable difficulty spending the money it raised, until it was replaced by the new Ministry of Transport in 1919, which abolished petrol duties and increased vehicle duties. (politics.co.uk)
David Skelton of Policy Exchange also welcomed what he called the «Boddingtons Budget,» citing the end of the beer duty escalator and another freeze in petrol duty. (conservativehome.blogs.com)