BRITS fear price hikes on food and medicine if Rachel Reeves increases fuel duty, a poll shows.
The Chancellor is considering scrapping the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty in the Budget.
But eight in ten adults think it should stay the same or be reduced, a survey by More in Common shows.
And 80 per cent believe a fuel duty rise would push up the cost of everyday essentials.
Road Haulage Association boss Richard Smith warns people are at “breaking point”.
It follows research which found motorists face paying £100 more a year if Ms Reeves hikes fuel duty.
Mr Smith said: “People understand that when transport costs rise, the prices of everyday essentials are hit hardest, with lower-income households feeling the impact most acutely.
“Many business and household budgets are stretched to breaking point, and it’s clear many share our concerns.
“We repeat our call on the Chancellor to keep the freeze on fuel duty.”
The survey of over 2,000 Brits, commissioned by the RHA, was carried out last month.
