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Fuel Duty Cut Extended to August 2026

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Published February 26th, 2026
Detected March 6th, 2026
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Summary

HM Revenue & Customs has extended the temporary cut in fuel duty rates until the end of August 2026. Fuel duty rates will gradually return to March 2022 levels through phased increases starting September 1, 2026.

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HM Revenue & Customs has announced an extension of the temporary cut in fuel duty rates until August 31, 2026. Following this extension, fuel duty rates will be gradually increased in three phases: September 1, 2026, December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, returning to March 2022 levels. The planned inflation-linked increase for 2026-2027 will not proceed.

This change impacts businesses involved in fuel purchasing and distribution, as well as consumers. Companies should prepare for the phased return to higher fuel duty rates, which will affect operating costs. The gradual increases provide a transition period, but businesses should factor these upcoming changes into their financial planning and pricing strategies.

What to do next

  1. Review fuel purchasing and distribution costs in light of phased duty increases.
  2. Update financial forecasts to account for higher fuel duty rates from September 2026.
  3. Communicate potential price adjustments to customers as duty rates change.

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Policy paper

Fuel duty rates for 2026 to 2027

This tax information and impact note is about the extension to the cut in fuel duty rates to the end of August 2026 and the new rates from September 2026.

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Fuel duty rates: 2026 to 2027

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This measure extends the temporary cut in fuel duty rates until the end of August 2026.

The fuel duty rates will gradually return to March 2022 levels, by rate increases on:

  • 1 September 2026
  • 1 December 2026
  • 1 March 2027 The planned increase to fuel duty rates, in line with inflation for 2026 to 2027, will not take place.

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Published 26 February 2026

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Classification

Agency
Various
Published
February 26th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Energy companies Transportation companies Retailers
Geographic scope
National (UK)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Taxation
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Fuel Transportation

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