The conflict in the Middle East has put significant upward pressure on prices for consumers.
In response to this, the UK Government is exploring whether the temporary suspension of import tariffs could lead to benefits for households and families. View the first cost of living tariff suspensions package, announced in April 2026.
The UK Government are continuing to consider every avenue they can take to support British households during this ongoing crisis, including a potential second package of tariff suspensions to include foodstuffs, fertilisers, and kerosene.
However, the UK Government recognise temporary tariff reductions on these goods may have unforeseen effects on domestic business and other UK stakeholders and are therefore seeking stakeholder views through this call for input on the goods considered within this second cost of living tariff suspensions package.
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 24 June 2026.
For further information and to respond to the consultation please select the following link: Call for input on goods for cost of living tariff suspensions - GOV.UK.