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28 October 26 Press releases

Commentary | Fuel duty freeze

The Chancellor’s fuel duty freeze will be a relief for millions of motorists struggling with the cost of living. But the Government is still planning to hit electric vehicle drivers with pay per mile duty in 2028, putting up costs and putting a handbrake on their own efforts to get people buying electric cars.

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