As I wrote in The Sun today, petrol prices are crucifying families, businesses and pensioners, who depend on buses to travel.
This is the biggest brake on economic growth and is creating a poverty trap, as people can't afford to drive to work.
Our taxi firms and lorry drivers are also being taxed out of existence, adding to Britain's dole queue and causing misery for millions.
We need a CUT in fuel duty for millions of hard-working motorists and families.
Most people have no choice but to fill up their car or van with fuel. That is why I am fighting for cheaper petrol.
Over 100 MPs have now signed my motion for cheaper petrol, which will be debated in Parliament next week (Tuesday 15 November).
Government after Government on this issue has had the "engine of a lawnmower, but the brakes of a Rolls Royce". I am glad that the Chancellor cut fuel duty by 1p a litre this April, but we need to go further to get cheaper petrol, as soon as possible.
by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com
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