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Holidaymakers face higher air fares as new Budget 'green tax' on imported fuels announced by Chancellor John Healey could apply to jet fuel

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Churchill, D. (2026, October 29). Holidaymakers face higher air fares as new Budget 'green tax' on imported fuels announced by Chancellor John Healey could apply to jet fuel. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16249059/Holidaymakers-face-higher-air-fares-new-Budget-green-tax-imported-fuels-announced-Chancellor-John-Healey-apply-jet-fuel.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Chancellor John Healey announced in his Budget a potential new "green tax" on imported fuels, including jet fuel, which could increase air fares for holidaymakers. The proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) aims to level the playing field by applying Net Zero costs to imported fuel similarly to domestically refined fuel, impacting sectors like aviation where the UK is heavily reliant on imported diesel and jet fuel. Airlines have warned that this move will further raise passenger taxes, already among the highest globally, leading to higher fares and potentially eroding the UK’s competitiveness in aviation.

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Chancellor John Healey announced a new "green tax" on imported fuels in Wednesday's Budget, which could lead to increased prices at gas stations and for air travel. The proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) aims to level the playing field by imposing environmental taxes on imported fuel similar to those paid by British refineries. However, critics like the TaxPayers' Alliance argue that this measure is a "shameless tax raid" that will likely increase costs for consumers at the pump and potentially drive up air fares for holidaymakers. The CBAM could affect prices across various sectors, including supply chains and households, as imported fuels are currently not subject to the same environmental levies as domestically produced fuel in Britain.

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The Chancellor unveiled the proposed expansion of a Net Zero 'carbon charge'

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Holidaymakers face higher air fares after John Healey revealed a new 'green tax' on imported fuels could apply to jet fuel. uncertain

tax → face → fuel

The Chancellor unveiled the proposed expansion of a Net Zero 'carbon charge' on refined oil products in yesterday's Budget, which also threatens to push up prices at the pumps for drivers. asserted

which → unveil → drivers

A consultation slipped out yesterday admits the new levy – known as the 'carbon border adjustment mechanism' (CBAM) – could push up prices for households. uncertain

levy → slip → households

It states: 'CBAM could affect prices paid by importers, distributors and end-users of CBAM goods – and in this case, for fuel products widely used throughout the economy, including supply chains and households.' uncertain

CBAM → state → chains

Under current rules, British refineries face millions of pounds in Net Zero expenses that their competitors do not, allowing imported fuel to undercut domestic industry. asserted

fuel → face → industry

The Chancellor John Healey unveiled the proposed expansion of a Net Zero 'carbon charge' on refined oil products in yesterday's Budget The airline industry has warned that holidaymakers jetting off on foreign breaks face higher fares But the proposed CBAM would subject imported fuel to some of, or the same, Net Zero costs as domestically refined fuel, aiming to 'level the playing field'. asserted

CBAM → unveil → field

The CBAM will apply to five sectors from January 1 next year – aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen and iron and steel. asserted

CBAM → apply → January

But the consultation proposes extending this to products like petrol, diesel and jet fuel. asserted

consultation → propose → petrol

The UK is a net importer of diesel and jet fuel, meaning the cost of these could soar and would ultimately be passed on to consumers. uncertain

cost → mean → consumers

Airlines UK boss Tim Alderslade said: 'The Budget has delivered yet another blow to airline passengers by not only further increasing passenger taxes which are already the highest in the world, but now proposing to extend costs on imported jet fuel, which the UK is highly reliant on. asserted

UK → say → which

'This will hit passengers at the worst possible time, pushing up fares and further eroding the UK’s competitiveness as an aviation hub that supports critical connectivity and jobs, and so we urge the Government to think again.' asserted

we → hit → Government

Holidaymakers face higher air fares as new Budget 'green tax' on imported fuels announced by Chancellor John Healey could apply to jet fuel

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