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UK fuel prices reach four-year high as government urged to cut duty

UK fuel prices have reportedly risen to a four-year high, prompting calls for a reduction in fuel duty.

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Higher fuel costs can raise household expenses and feed into transport and wider consumer-price pressures.

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  1. PM urged to cut fuel duty as prices soar to four year high ↗heraldscotland.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

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