Fuel duty will be frozen for the ninth year in a row, the Prime
Minister will reveal in her speech to Conservative party
Conference today as she tells hard working families the
Government is “on their side”.
The Prime Minister will say the difference it makes to have a
“little bit of money left to put away at the end of the month”
isn’t “measured in pounds and pence”.
“It’s the joy and precious memories that a week’s holiday with
the family brings. It’s the peace of mind that comes with
having some savings,” she will say.
“Many people in towns and cities across our country, cannot take
these for granted. They are the people this party exists
for. They are the people for whom this party must deliver.”
She will add: “It’s for them that we cut income tax.
Introduced a National Living Wage. Extended free childcare. And
froze fuel duty every year. Because for millions of people,
their car is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
“Some have wondered if there would be a thaw in our fuel duty
freeze this year. Today I can confirm that in the budget later
this month, the Chancellor will freeze fuel duty again.
“Money in the pockets of hard working people from a Conservative
Government that is on their side.”
Chancellor also said:
"This has come at a significant cost to the Exchequer, but the
high oil price and the near-record pump price of petrol and
diesel are also imposing a significant burden on motorists.
"So we have decided that to support hardworking families, we will
once again freeze fuel duty in the upcoming budget."
