Govt 'missing a trick' by not reducing fuel duty

Date: 25/4/2012

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) believes the government is wrong not to reduce fuel duty in the UK.

Chief Executive of the organisation Theo de Pencier explained doing this could have delivered many benefits for the country.

He pointed out Britain is currently facing "the worst economic conditions for generations" and consumer pressure is increasing as a result of this.

"Talking about growth is not enough - lowering fuel duty would boost the economy and generate jobs," Mr de Pencier continued.

Recent research conducted by British Car Auctions found 39 per cent of drivers would reduce the tax if they were in charge of motoring strategy in the UK, while 22 per cent would establish a national price.

Mr de Pencier made his comments while launching the Logistics Report 2012, which reviews how the sector has performed over the past 12 months and brings together research from the FTA and PwC.

Posted by Mary Treen