Ed Davey Urges Immediate 10p Cut To Fuel Duty

Sir Ed Davey has urged the UK government to make an immediate 10p cut to fuel duty. He says the measure would quickly ease the cost of petrol and diesel, helping both drivers and everyday households. In his remarks, Davey connected the current pressure on fuel prices to international instability. He blamed Donald Trump’s war with Iran for damaging the UK economy, arguing that the wider economic fallout then feeds into higher energy and transport costs. His message is that the government should not wait for slower, longer-term solutions. A rapid reduction in fuel duty, he says, would provide more immediate relief at a time when many people are struggling with rising living costs.