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Debate held in Commons in reaction to petition over soaring cost of petrol and diesel

The UK government debated slashing fuel duty and VAT by 40% for two years in a session at the House of Commons yesterday (23 May).

Read the full report on the House of Commons debate here.

A petition calling for the reduction closed on 18 April with 102,133 signatures.

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