Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb food inflation

The Guardian UK Thursday 28 May 2026, 12:39 UTC By Helena Horton and Jessica Elgot 1 min read

Key Points

Ministers are currently discussing suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, which was scheduled to begin next year, as a measure to combat rising food inflation. This potential pause on the duty would be part of a broader package of support for farmers. The package also includes the suspension of import tariffs on various foods such as bread, biscuits, and bananas.

Exclusive: Package of measures discussed with farmers, including pause on duty due to come into effect next year

Ministers are in discussions about suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, due to come into effect early next year, in an effort to curb food inflation.

The move would be part of a package of measures, including the suspension of import tariffs on a range of foods including bread, biscuits and bananas.

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Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb food inflation

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