Boris Johnson has reopened the door to reduce fuel tariffs to help with rising gasoline prices.
The prime minister said on Monday that the public was asking the government what more could be done to help the pumps.
There was also an indication from the Minister of Finance that the increase in the incoming corporate tax could be reduced or eliminated in the budget for this fall.
Spokesmen for Downing Street and the Treasury Department continue to say no firm decisions have been made on tax policy, with the next budget remaining for half a year.
Mr Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, spoke of their enthusiasm for further tax cuts. However, they warned that such cuts could only take place if they did not exacerbate the jump in inflation.
In an interview with the BBC on Monday, Mr Johnson mentioned public pressure to help with fuel bills as he discussed criticism of his leadership.
He said there would, of course, be criticism of “political leaders”, which he “modestly” accepted – but said the priority was “to help people overcome the current pressure”.
The prime minister added: “At the pumps, people think, ‘You know, this government could do more to help with the price of fuel.’
“People think, ‘What are they doing to help me with my food expenses?’
“So we do as much as possible.”
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