RAC Budget reaction - fuel duty

Please see below a statement from the RAC, reacting to announcement in today’s Budget. A separate statement will follow in case any other motoring-related announcements are made.

RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “We welcome the Government’s decision to keep the 5p fuel duty cut in place for another 12 months. The cut has given drivers some much-needed relief in what has been the most torrid year ever at the pumps, with price records being broken even after duty was cut. Given the importance of driving for consumers and businesses, duty should be kept low to help fight inflation.”