MOTORISTS and businesses in Barnsley are set to get help with rising prices at the pumps with a targeted package to keep taxes down and support people with the impact of the war in Iran.
The government has announced that the 5p cut on fuel duty will be extended for the rest of the year.
In total, by the end of this year, the cut will have saved the average driver £120 since 2025.
This ensures fuel duty on petrol and diesel remains at its lowest rate for over 16 years.
Farmers, rail freight, and other red diesel users will also see their fuel duty cut by over a third until the end of the year.
This is the lowest rate in over 20 years, according to Barnsley North MP Dan Jarvis.
He said: “It’s welcome news that the Chancellor is extending the 5p cut on fuel duty, helping to keep costs at the pump as low as possible for motorists and families.
“At a time when households and businesses continue to face significant financial pressures, this support will provide some much-needed reassurance.
“We continue to monitor the situation closely and evaluate what further steps can be taken to ease cost pressures as we work hard to tackle the cost of living.”
