Half of Brits using record pump prices as excuse to not visit their in-laws

THE hovering price of gas could have one upside — it’s an excuse to keep away from going to visit the in-laws.

Some 47 per cent of Brits admit the record pump worth has allow them to ditch journeys to see their accomplice’s household.

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And 19 per cent have even refused to use valuable petrol by staying residence moderately than getting into to work, a FairFuel UK ballot discovered.

But it additionally revealed 56 per cent have reduce on driving to hobbies, 47 per cent have cancelled day journeys and 29 per cent are even doing fewer retailers.

Tory MP Robert Halfon urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to slash gas obligation at subsequent week’s Spring Statement to assist hard-up Brits who’re dwelling in a “defacto lockdown”.

Campaigners need it reduce by a minimum of 5p.

And fellow Tory MP Craig Mackinley warned “communities will suffer” if the levy is not slashed.

He added: “With the best gas prices ever recorded and different price of dwelling pressures coming in, it’s little marvel the general public are having to make powerful choices on personal funds with automotive use being minimised.

“The automotive affords flexibility, independence and freedom. These are core Conservative values.

“The Chancellor wants to supply reduction and it’s in his fingers to achieve this, or else communities will endure.”

Jacob Rees-Mogg yesterday informed the Tory spring convention in Blackpool there was an “obvious question to raise over fuel taxation” as a result of it meant the Treasury raked in additional money when prices went up.

He mentioned: “It always exaggerates the direction of travel because you add VAT on top of the price.”