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A FAIR DEAL FOR THE MOTORIST |
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‘A dependable friend’ or ‘Your money or your way of life’? |
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“I'm
a friend of the motorist …We can help families by cutting fuel taxes when
global prices rise. That's the kind of real, responsible difference to
motorists a Conservative government would bring” (This was David Cameron in an interview,
published 29.4.10, appealing for general election votes). What has happened
since? •
Most
of ‘Labour’s duty rises’ kept •
VAT
on fuel up to 20% •
And
whatever happened to the ‘Fair Fuel Stabiliser’? There is the threat of an
‘inflation plus’ escalator from 2012, if North Sea gas and oil takings don’t materialise.
Otherwise, already record fuel taxes are due to go up by at least inflation
(RPI). |
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Fuel duty rises don’t just hit those who
need to drive to work – they hit everyone in the pocket as they push up the
price of goods in the shops. And, as price inflation rises, other household
costs such as rail fares rise even more. Unfortunately our earnings and
savings don’t keep apace. Over 100 MPs recently protested. Fair fuel UK have a good summary. We are calling for the Chancellor to scrap the rise of about 3p/litre +VAT
(that’s about 16p per gallon in old money!) planned for January 2013 –
it really isn’t necessary! |
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The body that represents the shrinking
number of filling stations, the RMI, is
concerned at misleading reports on fuel duty: “Treasury
officials are trying to spin their way out of the current debate over fuel
duty by suggesting that they are giving £4 billion back to the motorist by
deferring previous duty increases” said RMI Petrol Chairman, Brian Madderson. |
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The government is banking on you giving
up and just paying up. Don’t suffer in silence – get onto your MP and make
your feelings known in the media – papers can withhold personal details like
name or address. Thank you for your support.... |
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