MPs in fuel price talks.

MPs will today vote on a motion calling on ministers to consider a "price stabilisation mechanism" to operate alongside Chancellor George Osborne's fair fuel stabiliser introduced in the Budget.  The petrol debate has been triggered by a high-profile campaign against next year's 3p increase in duty led by Conservative MP Robert Halfon. 

It was initially feared there would be a three-line whip from the government, even though a No. 10 e-petition attracted more than 100,000, signatures, but Downing Street sources have said that the vote will not be "whipped" allowing MPs to choose which side to support.