{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/783645.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":783645,"attributes":{"action":"Introduce fuel duty reduction if petrol/diesel prices become exceptionally high","background":"Introduce a fuel price trigger that temporarily reduces fuel duty when average UK petrol or diesel prices rise above a set threshold.\r\n\r\nThis would provide targeted relief to motorists and businesses during periods of exceptionally high fuel prices.","additional_details":"Millions rely on their vehicles for work, caring responsibilities and everyday life, while businesses depend on affordable fuel.\r\n\r\nWe want Government to introduce a mechanism to temporarily reduce fuel duty when average UK petrol or diesel prices exceed a set threshold.\r\n\r\nThis would provide targeted support during exceptional price rises, with normal fuel duty returning when prices fall.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2026-10-03T11:14:48.250Z","updated_at":"2026-10-21T18:29:10.714Z","rejected_at":"2026-10-21T18:29:06.288Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-10-03T15:06:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign these petitions which call for a similar action: \r\n\r\nCut Fuel Duty by the Amount of Extra VAT Gained During Rapid Fuel Increases https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764898\r\n\r\nIntroduce a temporary 10p fuel duty cut when petrol prices exceed £1.65 a litre\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781690\r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}