We're cutting red diesel costs for farmers by a third, delivering the lowest rate for 20 years, alongside a record 11.8 billion pounds on farming budget.

GOV.UK confirms a reduction to the rebated (red diesel) duty rate of 3.7 pence per litre effective from 15 June 2026, and the 2025 Spending Review set a record multi-year farming budget. The 'by a third' / 'lowest for 20 years' framing matches the announced cut, though the exact 20-year comparison rests on government statements.

▸ GOV.UK / HMRC — Amended Fuel Duty rates: 2026 to 2027 ▸ Defra — Spending Review 2025: a commitment to farming

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:59 · Broadcast: PMQs: Prime Minister's Questions - 20 May 2026

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