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news The Hindu 2026-05-20

UK Cancels Fuel Tax Rise to Alleviate Driver Costs

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the cancellation of a planned increase in motor fuel tax, aiming to reduce financial pressure on millions of drivers amidst rising energy costs.


Prime Minister ‌Keir Starmer said the ‘government is stepping in to keep fuel costs down for millions of drivers’, understanding ​the pressure of energy and fuel costs because of the Iran conflict

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