At last some good news for motorists  Just heard Fuel duty has been frozen for the rest of the year and the planned rise in August has been scrapped. With the cost of living increasing month on month hopefully now things will calm down a bit, although in reality the 3p difference (4p if you add vat) only saves me around Clive
“At last some good news for motorists Just heard Fuel duty has been frozen for the rest of the year and the planned rise in August has been scrapped. With the cost of living increasing month on month hopefully now things will calm down a bit, although in reality the 3p difference (4p if you add vat) only saves me around Thanks, Barney
Delaying a tax rise is being 'sold' by the government as good news and I am sure that the gullible majority believe them! Over 60 pence in the pound of the fuel price is taken by the government in tax (extortionate). A substantial reduction in this tax will be good news. The government steals billions of pounds in tax and wastes most of it. Most people just accept this fact (sad). andrewtomkinson
“The government steals billions of pounds in tax and wastes most of it. Most people just accept this fact (sad).” True, but what's the answer? There's no political alternative. No other party has ever come forward and said "we'll slash x% of the fuel duty" if you vote for us. Fuel strikes end up doing us all more harm than good, so what else can joe public do, and who can they turn to?
“Delaying a tax rise is being 'sold' by the government as good news and I am sure that the gullible majority believe them!” What choice do we have - if they decided not to have suspend the increase what would you have done about it? I have stated on many occasions im not political biased but as the Government has decided to defer this rise for the rest of the year i can only see that as a positive for me personally and im sure most families will do as hopefully costs of food will not increase as they have done each time the duty gets increased and transport companies have to pass this rise on. I also said not so long ago that i do think our Duty on fuel is ridiculously high but unless i strike oil in my back garden im stuck paying over Clive
Clive, An interesting article. My complaint is that 60% in taxes on the cost of fuel is extortionate and cannot be justified. The good news is that if you are in business you claim your fuel costs against your tax. I have no sympathy for people who use their cars to go short journeys (less than 2 miles and I am being reasonable here) when they can easily walk/cycle/bus. They deserve to be 'ripped off' by the government. If you know the right people you will buy your fuel on the black market.  Regards Andrew andrewtomkinson |
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