I welcome the decision announced in the Budget to freeze fuel duty for the thirteenth consecutive year, at current levels for the next 12 months, delivering a saving of around £200 for the average driver since the 5p cut was introduced.
Vehicles are essential to many people here in my constituency and I do recognise that some in West Berkshire are concerned that they have not felt the effect of the fuel duty cut. That is why I have raised the issue in Parliament twice. You can watch my contribution in Parliament here. Having raised this in Parliament, I also met with the Energy Minister in January and I wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority to raise my concerns about higher petrol prices in my constituency than in those in immediate surrounds. You can read my letter here.
(March 2023)
