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Fuel duty freeze is setback for public transport, say campaign groups

Deniz Huseyin
31 October 2024
Rachel Reeves: I have concluded that while the cost of living remains high, and with a backdrop of global uncertainty, increasing fuel duty next year would be the wrong choice for working people
Rachel Reeves: I have concluded that while the cost of living remains high, and with a backdrop of global uncertainty, increasing fuel duty next year would be the wrong choice for working people

 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to again freeze road vehicle fuel duty in her first budget has brought criticism and disappointment in transport policy circles - especially alongside the 50% increase imposed on the bus fare cap, which wil go up from £2 to £3.

Reeves told Parliament: “I have concluded that while the cost of living remains high, and with a backdrop of global uncertainty, increasing fuel duty next year would be the wrong choice for working...

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