Call for 'tax transparency'

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THE National Motorist Action Group (NMAG) and FairFuelUK are calling on MPs to back a campaign to ensure motorists can see how much of their cash is going on fuel duty – at the point of purchase.

NMAG spokesman Rupert Lipton said: "We want to see the amount of Fuel Duty and VAT taken by the Government displayed on every fuel receipt.

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Fuel tax stands at forecourts across the country show the true cost of taxes on petrol and diesel

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Great work by the Taxpayer's Alliance. Check out their article below ...

We’ve today launched a major new campaign with the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) to highlight the burden that excessive fuel taxes are placing on motorists and retailers alike. Our latest campaign against high taxes is targeted where they hurt the most, at the pumps. Working with the PRA, over 5,000 Fuel Tax Stands have gone to independent forecourts across the UK so that customers can see exactly how much of their cash is going straight to the Treasury.
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NMAG supports the excellent work of the FairFuel Campaign – please support by visiting their site

  FairFuelUK's Key Objectives

 

	Stop any Fuel Duty Rises – Fight to scrap the January & August 3p deferrals that are now planned for implementation in January 2013
	Go even further and fight to Cut Fuel Duty for the benefit of economic growth and what the whole nation wants – Convince the Govt to recognise that by sensibly controlling fuel duty, it is a growth stimulus not just a Treasury cash cow
	Bring UK petrol and diesel to European Parity in terms of fuel pricing and taxation
	Set up a mechanism that is the fairest way to price petrol and diesel for business, the economy and hard pressed motorists
	Actively support the inquiries into fuel pricing transparency and oil price speculation. Do you have information to help?
	http://www.fairfueluk.com/

NMAG says – ‘Support the Petrol Promise’

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PetrolPromise.com is an independent campaign for cheaper petrol and diesel. They are asking the Government to cut fuel duty, and urging big energy firms to reduce prices at the pump.

NMAG supports PetrolPromise.com and encourages everyone to share the link and sign their petition here

Man not paying £80 parking fine

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NMAG will be investigating this matter detailed below. It appears as though the NMAG forum has a number of posts already here and here and they are mentioned here If you have received a ticket or been clamped by Armtrac Security Services then please post on the NMAG Forum.

This is Cornwall

4^th October 2012

A DRIVER is disputing a hefty parking fine in Truro over claims the security firm imposed the penalty illegitimately.

The motorist complained to the car park owner and discovered the security business had no authority to issue the fines within the area.

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