UK Extends Fuel Duty Cut Policy to Ease Inflationary Pressure

Published: May 22, 2026 13:34

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[UK Extended Fuel Duty Cut to Ease Inflation Pressure Driven by Middle East Tensions] On May 20, the UK government announced that it would extend the fuel duty cut for motor vehicles until the end of this year to ease the pressure of rising living costs caused by the escalation of the Middle East conflict.

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