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Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty

Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
BBC Business Thursday 18 June 2026, 08:40 UTC 1 min read
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A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.

A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.
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