HC Deb 02 August 1978 vol 955 c412W
Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total increase in petrol tax per gallon of petrol since February 1974.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The excise duty on petrol is 7½p a gallon more than in February 1974, and VAT is now charged at 12½ per cent. on the selling price.