Treasury plan to abolish 80 per cent rebate on red diesel branded 'madness'

A Treasury plan to slap higher duty on red diesel for farm vehicles has been branded ‘madness’ by a leading farm group.

Abi Kay
clock • 2 min read
Treasury plan to abolish 80 per cent rebate on red diesel branded 'madness'

A Treasury plan to slap higher duty on red diesel for farm vehicles has been branded ‘madness' by a leading farm group. The new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is reported to be considering the move, which...

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