End of the Road for the Fuel Duty Freeze: What UK Drivers Need to Know for September 2026
Summary Introduction For over a decade, UK motorists have benefited from a frozen fuel duty rate, providing a small but consistent shield against the rising costs of motoring [1.2.2]. However, that shield is about to be lifted. The government has confirmed that the 5p-per-litre reduction, which has been in place since 2022, will be phased…