Fuel duty increases hit motorists and the economy

RAC rejects IPPR claim that ‘war on motorists’ is a myth.

David Bizley, RAC’s technical director said: “The call from IPPR for an immediate increase on fuel duty will not be well received by motorists when they next fill up their fuel tanks.

“The cost of motoring is the number one concern for UK motorists and has the greatest impact on rural drivers and families reliant on their vehicles.

“We also know that there is a direct link between fuel prices and economic growth. Fuel duty increases not only hit the cost of motoring but hit the cost of most goods and services and have a significant impact on economic growth. At a time when the economy is in stagnation it doesn’t make sense to increase fuel duty and add to these problems.

“RAC is a key supporter of the FairFuel UK which campaigned successfully for the planned 3 pence duty increase which had been planned to hit this month.”