Today, The Sun backed my e-petition for Cheaper Petrol and Diesel, on page 2 of the newspaper. You can see a photo above.
In just a few days, the e-petition has already been signed by over 35,000 people. As the e-petition says, high petrol and diesel prices are crippling our economy. Many motorists now pay a tenth of their income just to fill up the family car, and millions of families are suffering.
Businesses are under immense pressure, especially the road freight industry.
But petrol and diesel are now so astronomically expensive, it is actually COSTING the Government money. This is because fewer people can afford to drive, leading to lower tax revenues.
Therefore, the e-petition calls on the Government to:
1) Scrap the planned 4p fuel duty increases, which are scheduled for January and August 2012.
2) Create a price stabilisation mechanism that smooths out fluctuations in the pump price.
3) Pressure big oil companies to pass on cheaper oil to motorists.
4) Set up a Commission to look at market competitiveness, and radical ways of cutting fuel taxes in the longer term.
You can show your support and sign the e-petition here.
by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com
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