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Key details for motorists after Budget 2025

Fuel duty set to rise significantly: The longstanding freeze on fuel duty is set to be lifted by the Chancellor, marking the first increase in over 15 years. This phased rise means that the tax included in the price of petrol and diesel will reach 57.95p per litre by March 1, 2027, reports The Express .

Phased implementation schedule: The reversal of the duty freeze will be implemented in three separate stages, starting in late 2026. The initial increase of 1p per litre will take effect in September 2026, followed by two further 2p per litre increases on December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027.

Massive cost of tax freeze: The decision to freeze the fuel duty, which has been in place since 2011, has incurred significant costs for t

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