Job cuts could fund diesel price drop says deputy
Summary
A deputy in Guernsey proposed cutting government jobs to pay for lowering the price of diesel fuel by 5 pence per litre. He also suggested freezing fuel taxes to help drivers as fuel prices rise due to global conflicts.Key Facts
- Deputy Neil Inder wants to reduce the number of civil servants to save money.
- The proposal includes freezing fuel duty and cutting diesel prices for vehicles.
- Fuel duty is scheduled to increase by 4.3% in January 2027.
- Diesel prices have recently hit record highs in Guernsey and the UK.
- Rising fuel costs are linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
- White diesel is taxed at standard rates, while red diesel (used in farming, fishing) has lower or no taxes.
- Inder says diesel price spikes will likely increase living costs.
- Guernsey’s government will consider these amendments during the next budget review.
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