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Campaigners Urge Rachel Reeves to Halt Fuel Duty Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to scrap the proposed hike in fuel duty due to concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.
Oil prices have already spiked, and there are fears that military action in Iran could lead to higher petrol and diesel costs.
Campaigners argue that layering tax increases on top of rising oil prices could deliver a punishing double blow for households and businesses.

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Disastrous timing as UK drivers set for 'devastating double hit' at the pumps

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to abandon planned fuel duty increases after oil prices surged following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Chancellor urged to scrap fuel duty hike amid petrol price warning

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Following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the price of oil jumped to 80 US dollars a barrel, with some analysts suggesting it could rise above 100 dollars

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