Avocados, limes, green tea and olive oil are among the food products set to get cheaper under proposed Government tariff cuts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hopes to bring down the cost of “everyday essentials” as conflict in the Middle East continues to push up prices.
The tariff cuts will be consulted on by the Treasury, with the survey opening on Wednesday and running until June 24.
The Government is also investigating whether suspending tariffs on some fertilisers could help farmers with rising prices caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
It comes after the Chancellor introduced a raft of measures to help struggling families this summer.
Rachel Reeves
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Ms Reeves said: The war in Iran isn’t our war, but one we will need to respond to, and my priority is keeping prices down for households and businesses.
“That’s why we’re freezing fuel duty, increasing the mileage rate for the first time in 15 years and slashed VAT temporarily this Summer to help reduce the cost of days out.”
Products affected by the proposed tariff cut
AubergineGarlicGherkinsSweet peppersOther peppers (capsicum/pimenta)Olives (fresh/chilled)Olives (for oil production)Olives (frozen)Plantains (fresh and dried)Bananas (fresh and dried)LimesPreserved citrus fruitsOther Citrus fruitsAvocadosFresh figsDried figsOther fresh fruitsFrozen fruitsDried apricotsDried applesDried peaches/nectarinesDried pearsDried papayaMixed dried fruitMixed nutsMixed fruit and nutsGreen teaBuckwheatFonio (a West African grain used as a rice, couscous or quinoa replacement) QuinoaOlive oil (extra virgin, virgin and otherMargarineMixed fats and oilsVegetable oilsChewing gumLiquorice productsWhite chocolateMarzipan Throat pastillesSugar confectioneryBoiled sweetsToffees and caramelsSugar tabletsCocoa pasteCocoa powderChocolate Chocolate barsChocolate with fruit, nuts or cerealChocolate spreadsChocolate drink preparationsCouscousCrispbreadGingerbreadBiscuitsWaffles and wafersRusksToasted bread productsBreadPizzas and quichesPickled peppersPrepared vegetablesCrispsProcessed potatoesBaked beansPreserved beansPreserved vegetablesPreserved tropical fruitCandied fruitJams and marmaladesMixed preserved fruit and nutsKetchupTomato saucesSoups and brothsNon-alcoholic beveragesPlant-based drinks