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“Whereas they get a lot of gain from doing incentives and that s actually what we’re seeing more of in terms of consultations.”
The Department for Transport (DfT) said the Government was committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the transition to electric vehicles.
However, they confirmed revenue from motoring taxes must “keep pace” with any changes on the road.
They confirmed any changes to car tax rates would be considered by the Chancellor and announced in due course.
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Ms Howarth added she “can’t say” electric cars would never be taxed but said the Government’s commitment to electric cars would be a barrier to extra costs.
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Petrol prices have jumped from around 1123p per litre in August to over 122p per litre in just six months.
Diesel charges are also up eight pence from around 118p in the summer to now around 126p per litre.
The current charges are at the same level as a week before the first lockdown despite the country still shut up and traffic volumes down.
However, Mr Madderson warned drivers should not see petrol stations as simply “cash cows” for their money.
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He said many retailers had been “burdened” with “excessive taxation” which has driven up costs for drivers.