JERSEY DEPUTY PROPOSES 10P FUEL DUTY CUT FOR THREE MONTHS

Lucy Stephenson, a re-elected member of Jersey's States assembly, has proposed reducing fuel duty by 10 pence per litre from 1 October to 31 December. According to the proposal, the reduction would save the average family £5 each time they filled up their vehicle. Stephenson stated that cost-of-living pressures were identified as the primary concern raised by islanders during this year's election.

The proposal characterises current economic difficulties as a sustained, long-term challenge affecting islanders across all income levels and life stages, rather than a temporary crisis. Current fuel duty in Jersey stands at 64 pence per litre for both regular unleaded petrol and diesel. Stephenson's statement notes that financial pressures are no longer confined to those on the lowest incomes but have widened to include those earning what is typically considered a substantial wage.

The proposition will be considered by Jersey's minister for treasury and resources, a position due to be filled on Friday. The proposal represents one policy response to widespread cost-of-living concerns raised during the recent election campaign. The States assembly will assess whether the temporary duty reduction represents an effective intervention in current economic conditions.