Rural Motorists Feel The Pinch On Christmas 2010
by Tim Barnes-Clay, LincsMag Writer.
Date: 17 December 2010
A rural business organisation has lent its support to countryside motorists feeling the pinch due to hikes in fuel prices this festive season.
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) in the East Midlands argues that the Government needs to be aware of the impact such rises can have on families and businesses, especially in out-of-town areas.
The price of unleaded has reached an average of 121.76p a litre, shattering the 121.61p record set in May.
That means it now costs around £60.88 to fill a standard tank of petrol – up £6.43 on a year ago – and £62.86 for diesel, or £7.78 more.
The extra monthly cost of petrol for a two-car family is £25.23, compared with the start of this year.
Held To Ransom
Andrew Shirley, spokesman for the organisation which supports owners of land, property, and businesses in the rural East Midlands, said: "You can't get away from the fact that we have seen five rises in fuel duty in the past two years - and we're due another one in January, as well as a VAT increase.
"These latest hikes will hit everyone but many people who love living in the countryside feel held to ransom with fuel prices. Families and small rural business owners rely on their cars because of poor public transport and they will be hit hardest."
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