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

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.

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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.

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Reduce fuel duty and remove VAT on petrol and diesel" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764175

You may also be interested in this petition: "Remove the VAT element of tax from the cost of fuel at the pump" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764916

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Date submitted 29 March 2026
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