# The government extends the 5 pence cut to fuel duty

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Podcast: [Six O'Clock News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/six-o-clock-news-1009699)
Published: 2026-05-20T17:34:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wjmd
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The government has announced an extension to the 5 pence cut to fuel duty until the end of December. Also: The UK condemns Russian jets which flew within six metres of an RAF plane. And Southampton appeal against their disqualification from the Championship play-off final.

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