Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the impact of a tax rebate on diesel fuel on the road and haulage industry.

In recognition of high prices at the pump and the fact that fuel represents a major cost for households and businesses, including those in the road and haulage industry, the Chancellor announced at the Autumn Budget 2021 that fuel duty would remain frozen for a twelfth consecutive year.

A freeze already represents a cut in real terms, and means that the average HGV tank will cost around £130 less in fuel duty, compared to what would have been paid under the pre-2010 escalator.

All taxes, including fuel duty, remain under review.