James Wild MP- Axe the Fuel Tax Survey

For people living in North West Norfolk, a car or van is not a luxury - it is essential. It connects farmers to markets, families to work, and children to school, so every extra penny on fuel hits harder here than in most other parts of the country.

Under the last Conservative government, fuel duty was frozen from 2011, and in 2022 a 5p cut was introduced to help drivers cope with rising prices. However, the Chancellor's Budget sets out plans to increase fuel duty by a total of 5p per litre, phased in from September 2026. This will be the first rise in 15 years.

For the average family, this will cost over £100 a year, and the Road Haulage Association estimates it will add around £2,300 a year to the operating costs of an HGV.

James has already voted against this rise in Parliament, and the Conservative Party's Cheap Power Plan would axe this tax and keep costs down for families and businesses.

James now wants to hear from you about how this will affect your life, your family, or your business, so he can take your views straight to Parliament.

Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below.

James Wild MP - Axe the Fuel Tax Survey

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Q1. How much do you rely on your car or van for everyday journeys?
Q2. How concerned are you about the planned fuel duty rise - 5p per litre increase phased in from September 2026?
Q3. Compared with a few months ago, roughly how much more are you spending on fuel each month?
Q4. Do you think the government should scrap the planned fuel duty rise and maintain the 5p cut introduced in 2022?