The Liberal Democrats have pledged to back drivers living in rural areas by slashing fuel duty rates and providing extra help to those struggling with the cost of motoring. Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey has outlined new plans to help rural motorists who have been “clobbered” by the cost of living crisis with help when they fill up at the pumps. Under new proposals, the Lib Dems would oversee a significant expansion of the Rural Fuel Duty Relief to 20 new areas. As part of this, drivers in 20 areas across the UK would benefit from further cuts to fuel duty, saving motorists around 5p a litre at t…
