The Guardian – Reeves poised to cancel planned fuel duty rise to help with cost of living

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May 22, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly preparing to cancel a planned fuel duty rise as part of wider efforts to ease cost of living pressures amid continued volatility in fuel prices linked to the conflict in Iran. The proposed move follows growing calls from businesses and consumer groups to maintain support for motorists, with further detail expected in Reeves’ upcoming statement to Parliament. https://www.theguardian.com/po…

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