Sentences with phrase «further fuel duty rises»

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Fuel duty is set to rise by two pence, although motorists will enjoy a reprieve until October, followed by a further 1.8 pence.

However, further budget backing for greener vehicles was limited to a small rise in vehicle excise duty for new diesel cars that fail to meet rigorous emissions standards — disappointing campaigners who had hoped for a rise in fuel duty or a diesel scrappage scheme.

The decision to scrap the 3p rise in fuel duty planned for January altogether, rather than just putting it off until April, wins the chancellor brownie points far in excess of its actual cost.

Many MPs have also suggested he announce a further postponement of fuel duty rises, and others want measures to cut energy bills, including the abolition of green levies.

RM: Every year Conservative MPs lobby against further rises in fuel duty and this year the chancellor has given in once again — at a time of rising petrol and diesel prices.