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Fuel price plan

A four-year fuel plan has also been announced by the Chancellor.

By:Auto Express team

22 Apr 2009

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The Chancellor announced fuel duty will rise by 2 pence-per-litre in September, followed by a 1ppl rise every April for the next four years.

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