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Back to EpisodesBrits Reject Fuel Tax Hike Amid Soaring Prices
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Two-thirds of Brits oppose Chancellor Rachel Reeves planned fuel duty hike, as pump prices surge due to the Iran war. A poll shows 68% support scrapping the hike, with 77% favoring forecourt price caps. Other suggestions like North Sea drilling and work from home have mixed support, but rationing fuel is unpopular. Countries like Spain and Australia are cutting taxes to ease the burden, unlike Labours stance. Relief may come if the US-Iran ceasefire holds, but itll take time for pumps to catch up.
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