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Keir Starmer Keeps Planned Fuel Duty Rise Under Review Amid Iran Conflict
Starmer vows to monitor fuel duty rise amid Iran conflict as diesel prices jump nearly 9% since February 28, with households facing higher energy costs, officials said.
- On March 11, 2026, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told MPs at PMQs that 'Fuel duty is frozen. It is going to remain frozen until September' and said the situation would be kept under review.
- Political pressure has mounted on the UK Treasury as US and Israel strikes on Iran have pushed up global oil costs, prompting calls to cancel the September fuel duty rise, with opposition urging action.
- RAC Fuel Watch found diesel up nearly 9% and petrol about 6% since February 28, while the Government's current plans add one penny more per litre in tax in less than six months.
- The Government has asked the Competition and Markets Authority to examine heating oil prices, and Sir Keir pledged the Government 'will not tolerate' profiteering, warning, 'If companies hike prices without justification the government will act'.
- Warnings say energy costs could rise later in the year as global oil prices climb, with Northern Ireland especially vulnerable since 62.5% of homes use heating oil in an unregulated market.
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Keir Starmer to say he does 'not tolerate' heating oil suppliers profiteering from Iran war
Sir Keir Starmer says the Government “will not tolerate” heating oil suppliers profiteering from the crisis in the Middle East. The Prime Minister will stress home heating oil costs must be “fair, transparent and justifiable” during a visit to Belfast on Thursday. He will hold meetings with political leaders, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, amid growing concerns over the impact the war in…
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We will not tolerate companies profiteering from Middle East crisis – Starmer
The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Thursday.
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