Today in Parliament I asked the Prime Minister to join me in supporting the FairFuelUK Campaign, asking oil companies to pass on lower petrol costs to motorists. His reply was encouraging.
The full exchange was:
Robert Halfon (Harlow): Given the high cost of petrol, which is crucifying motorists in Harlow and across the country, will my Honourable Friend support the FairFuelUK campaign, to urge oil companies to reduce petrol prices at the pump in line with market prices, and review the 3 pence increase next January?
David Cameron (Prime Minister): I want to see every chance for lower prices to pass on to the consumer. What the Government has done is certainly take its necessary measures: the 1 pence cut in fuel duty this year; the putting off of the RPI increase; the abolition of the fuel escalator that the Labour Party opposite put in place. All of those things will make a difference. Also we took part in the release of oil stocks together with the Americans, which has actually seen the oil price come down and ease somewhat. We need to make sure we have a good competitive sector that passes on price cuts right through the country.
by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com
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