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Freezing fuel duty means the government foregoes a significant amount of tax revenue that would otherwise go towards public services. While it saves drivers money at the pump, this lost income has to be made up elsewhere, potentially through other taxes or reduced spending in different areas. It's a trade-off for the national finances.
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