Petitions/Remove the VAT element of tax from the cost of fuel at the pump
StatusOngoing
Opened17 Apr 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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The rising cost of fuel continues to place significant financial pressure on individuals, families, and businesses across the United Kingdom. As fuel is an essential commodity for transport, logistics, and daily life, high prices have a widespread impact on the cost of living and economic activity.

This petition calls for the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on road fuel as a targeted measure to reduce the financial burden on road users. Background Fuel prices in the UK are composed of several elements, including the base cost of fuel, fuel duty, and VAT. VAT is currently applied at the standard rate and is charged on the total price, including fuel duty. This results in what is effectively a tax-on-tax situation, further increasing the overall price paid by consumers at the pump.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Jack Abbott
1Jack Abbott MP
Ipswich
4
John Cooper
2John Cooper MP
Dumfries and Galloway
4
Sir John Hayes
3Sir John Hayes MP
South Holland and The Deepings
2
Douglas Lumsden
4Douglas Lumsden MP
Aberdeen South
2
Calum Miller
5Calum Miller MP
Bicester and Woodstock
1
Preet Kaur Gill
6Preet Kaur Gill MP
Birmingham Edgbaston
1
Al Carns
7Al Carns MP
Birmingham Selly Oak
1
Sam Rushworth
8Sam Rushworth MP
Bishop Auckland
1
Natalie Fleet
9Natalie Fleet MP
Bolsover
1
Dawn Butler
10Dawn Butler MP
Brent East
1