UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show
UK van drivers are facing a collective £2.5 billion increase in diesel costs this year due to global fuel shortages and rising prices. Industry groups are calling for the government to scrap planned fuel duty hikes to mitigate the impact on logistics and consumer prices.
Why it matters
Rising logistics costs threaten to increase the price of goods and services, potentially exacerbating inflation for consumers and small businesses.
The Road Haulage Association said that raising fuel duty amid high prices at the pumps would be a ‘hammer blow’ for many companies./Getty Images The Road Haulage Association said that raising fuel duty amid high prices at the pumps would be a ‘hammer blow’ for many companies./Getty Images Petrol prices UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show Calls for planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped as analysis finds average fuel bill could hit £1,965, up from £1,294
Prefer the Guardian on Google Millions of British van drivers face a combined £2.5bn cost to cover the rising price of diesel this year, according to figures, fuelling calls for the government to scrap its planned fuel duty rise.
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