Manx motorists are hoping a planned rise in United Kingdom fuel duty in January is scrapped.
Over 100,000 people in the UK have signed an e-petition calling for lower fuel duties, triggering a debate on the matter in the House of Commons.
More than 100 MPs are also supporting the move.
Treasury minister Eddie Teare says a reciprocal agreement between the Isle of Man and the UK means if the 3p increase was put on hold, the same arrangement would apply here.
Speaking on Talking Heads today (Tuesday), he said while it would be good news for drivers, it would be a big blow to his department's budget:
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