HARD-UP truckers should get 15p knocked off fuel duty, an influential group of MPs say.
They reckon introducing an essential user rebate, like in other European countries, would lower food costs as hauliers pass on savings to supermarkets.
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Tory Greg Smith, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics, said: “Our hauliers are essential to keeping our economy strong and our supply chains moving.
“However, they are being hit by sky high fuel prices — leaving many with little choice but to pass on these costs to consumers.
“This is pushing up prices and driving inflation and it’s imperative the Government counter this by introducing an essential user rebate of at least 15 pence per litre for hauliers and coach operators.”
He said that a failure to act now will “risk making an already challenging situation significantly worse”.
Mr Smith added: “We urge the Government to introduce a rebate without delay.”
Richard Smith, boss of the Road Haulage Association, said he will “make sure the Chancellor and Treasury team are fully aware” of the idea.
- DRIVERS face paying £13billion more on fuel this year — with each stung for £360, figures show.
