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Motoring taxation back in spotlight as war hits petrol prices

Peter Stonham
19 March 2026
In the UK just 5.4% of the roughly 34 million cars on UK roads are EVs
In the UK just 5.4% of the roughly 34 million cars on UK roads are EVs
 

The politics of motoring costs and taxation have come back into the spotlight due to the oil price rises triggered by the Middle East conflict.

The Conservatives have rebooted their position as the motorists’ friend, calling for the planned rise in fuel duty promised by Chancellor Rachel Reeves for September to be abandoned. The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the position will be kept under review.

Transport policy concerns have been raised at the prospect of yet another...

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