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Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty

BBC Business · Jun 18, 2026, 8:40 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Archie Farmer Channel Islands BBCDeputy Lucy Stephenson wants to reduce fuel duty by 10p a litre.
  • Deputy Lucy Stephenson has called for a reduction in petrol and diesel duty of 10p a litre from 1 October to 31 December, which she said would save the average family £5 each time they filled up.
  • The proposal says: "Cost-of-living pressures was the number one issue highlighted by islanders at this year's election.

Archie Farmer Channel Islands BBCDeputy Lucy Stephenson wants to reduce fuel duty by 10p a litre. A re-elected member of the States has proposed reducing fuel duty for three months to help islanders with the cost of living.

Deputy Lucy Stephenson has called for a reduction in petrol and diesel duty of 10p a litre from 1 October to 31 December, which she said would save the average family £5 each time they filled up.

The proposal says: "Cost-of-living pressures was the number one issue highlighted by islanders at this year's election.

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