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Ministers seek cheaper fuel for rural motorists

07 February 2014
The application to the European Commission covers areas with a combined population of about 125,000
The application to the European Commission covers areas with a combined population of about 125,000

 

The Government has applied to the European Commission for permission to introduce fuel duty discounts of up to 5p per litre in 17 of the most rural parts of mainland UK. 

“High fuel prices in areas where cars are a necessity not a luxury is a major issue in rural communities across the UK,” said chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander. “Reaching agreement with the Commission will not be easy, but we will now get on with making the case as strongly as we...

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