Less talk, more action! PM holds 'round table' with energy and shipping firms… as Australia follows Ireland, Poland and Spain in slashing fuel duty to ease pain on drivers
Keir Starmer is holding talks with business leaders on the Middle East chaos today - as more countries act to ease the pain on drivers. The PM is meeting bosses from the energy, shipping and financial services sectors amid mounting alarm at the fallout for Brits. Australia has announced that duty on petrol sold at pumps is being halved for three months. Ireland has cut duty on diesel by 15 cents and petrol by 13 cents until May 30. Poland has cut both VAT and excise duty at the pumps.
Source: Daily Mail March 30, 2026 17:21 UTC
