{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765809.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":765809,"attributes":{"action":"ReduceTax Burden: Combined, fuel duty and VAT approximately 54%–57% pump price!","background":"To the Government and Members of Parliament,\r\nThe 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.","additional_details":"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.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"created_at":"2026-03-29T15:14:50.646Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:16:58.040Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-24T10:16:58.042Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-05T10:13:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"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\r\n\r\nYou 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"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}