Fuel protests set to return as hauliers get with fuel price rises Print
Tuesday, 13 April 2010 12:40
Fuel ProtestsFuel protests are set to return before the General Election as fuel prices continue to soar at the UK's pumps. Prices are hitting a record average of £1.20p a litre with industry experts warning  price could rocket to £1.50p this summer due to the weak pound and  increased cost of wholesale fuel.

Andrew Spence, a farmer, who led Fuel Lobby protesters at the Shell UK plant in Jarrow in both 2000 and 2005, has warned that angry hauliers are prepared to launch action and make petrol prices a political issue once again.

A further 1p rise is due this autumn, with another 0.76p increase planned for January. Fuel tax rises since December 2008 have now added around 10p to the cost of a litre of fuel in the UK.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 April 2010 13:08 )