Starmer's cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension

The Prime Minister's cost-of-living adviser, Lord Walker, has urged the government to consider extending the 5p fuel duty cut, set to expire in September, due to rising petrol prices linked to the US and Israel's conflict with Iran. He noted that other countries, such as Australia, have already reduced their fuel taxes in response to the energy crisis. The Labour government is also addressing the economic impacts of the Iran war with additional support measures.