Our reaction to the government scrapping the 5p fuel duty increase

Duncan Dollimore, Associate Director and Head of Campaigns at Cycling UK, said: 

“While reinstating the fuel duty cut offers some people short-term relief, it only kicks the problem further down the road. Having more transport alternatives that don’t solely rely on the petrol pump is one of the best ways we can protect people’s freedom when prices rise.

“Freezes to fuel duty have already cost the public finances over £130 billion, with projected losses set to rise to over £200 billion by 2028. That’s why investing in greater transport choice makes sense. Increasing support to give more people access to a bike, e-bike or e-cargo bike would save people money and keep communities connected, without leaving the public finances exposed every time there’s a fuel price spike.”