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

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.

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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.

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Remove the VAT element of tax from the cost of fuel at the pump
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764916

Reduce fuel duty and remove VAT on petrol and diesel
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764175

Cut Fuel Duty by the Amount of Extra VAT Gained During Rapid Fuel Increases
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764898

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Date submitted 29 March 2026
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