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What is fuel duty?
Fuel duty is a tax included in the price of petrol and diesel, currently 52.95p per litre, which helps fund public services and road infrastructure. It's a significant source of government income, but as electric vehicle adoption grows, this revenue stream is shrinking, prompting the search for alternatives like pay-per-mile.
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