Fuel prices leave people in the South asking 'what can we do?'
Record-high fuel prices in the UK are forcing individuals and charities to alter their daily habits and service offerings. Rising costs, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, are creating significant financial strain on essential services like minibus transport for those with disabilities.
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The article illustrates the real-world impact of global energy price volatility on local community services and the cost of living.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Fuel costs across the UK are currently at a record high
Record fuel prices across the country have left people in the south of England looking for ways to cope with the rising costs.
Earlier this week, the RAC said diesel prices in the UK had reached an all time high , with the cost of petrol also rising, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
One garage manager from Berkshire said he had noticed a change in customer behaviour, with customers more likely to put £20 of fuel in, rather than fill their tanks up.
Meanwhile, a small charity helping people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Dorset said it would have to find ways to cut costs, as it was now costing an extra £2,000 a year to run a key minibus service.
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