At Prime Minister’s Questions, Keir Starmer says the planned increase in fuel duty is being postponed in response to concerns raised by drivers. The government had planned a 5p rise in fuel duty for September, but Starmer announces that this increase is delayed as part of support measures for people affected by the wider Middle East crisis. Sources report that Starmer frames the action as a temporary “freeze” on the duty increase rather than a permanent change, indicating it will last only until the end of the year. The statements are presented as part of an effort to reduce costs for motorists during a period when fuel prices and related expenses face public scrutiny. The reporting also emphasizes that the decision follows public outcry from drivers who say they are being hit by the economic impacts connected to the Middle East situation. Overall, the outlets agree on the core elements: the duty rise scheduled for September is postponed, the measure is linked to the Middle East crisis, and the freeze is time-limited to the end of the year.