Are you worried by rising fuel costs?

Are you worried by rising fuel costs?

Dozens of lorry drivers took to the streets this week in protest at record-high diesel prices, which have risen by 30 per cent over the last 12 months.

With oil Giants Shell and BP announcing huge profits in the first quarter, how can the high price of fuel be justified? Are the rising costs affecting you or your business? Is it enough to drive you off the road? Share your views.

 

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  1.  
    PAUL from DANIELS says:
    Jul 2, 23:54

    HEY MR PRIME MINISTER YOU TRY LIVING TO PAY RENT AND WORK SHIFTS AT 4AM AND TRY PUBLIC TRANSPORT NonE EXISTING AT 4AM. I NEED MY OLD BANGER TO GET ME TO WORK 20 MILES AWAY AND BELIVE YOU ME I onLY GET 174 POUNDS A WEEK SO DO YOUR SUMERS RENT, GAS, ELEX, TV LICENCE, HOME INS, FUEL. WIAT FOR IT I AM LEFT WITH 14 POUNDS A WEEK I LIVE on NO FRILLS FOOD?/ ANSWER REDUCE THE FUEL.

    Are you concerned about the rising cost of fuel?
    Yes
  2.  
    gemini from Wakefield says:
    Jul 2, 22:22

    what with road tax duty and potholes or roadworks on just about every highway and the cost of fuel there won't be any need for roads soon as we won't be able to afford to travel them.

    Are you concerned about the rising cost of fuel?
    Yes
  3.  
    rich from portsmouth says:
    Jul 2, 21:41

    i,m even having to move closer to my childrens school so i can save about £150 a month on fuel and no i dont drive a big gas guzzler 4X4 i just cant afford to do it anymore

    Are you concerned about the rising cost of fuel?
    Yes
  4.  
    l from n says:
    Jul 2, 21:18

    Heard top gear are road testing the latest horse and cart. Back to the stoneage we are going.

    Are you concerned about the rising cost of fuel?
    Yes
  5.  
    alan from swansea says:
    Jul 2, 20:33

    i hated her as well but bring back the iron lady ive never voted but if anywone was standing for the hard working brit bring back natinal servis tax the filthy ritch you cant run a country on no tax but the money this goverment wastes is unreal red tape kickbacks and back scratching and thats just on a local level you will never see an mp or councillor balancing there money becouse petrol has gone up or should i say tax has gone up thay must be ready to give them selves a masive pay rise anytime now if i could aford the petrol id emograte

    Are you concerned about the rising cost of fuel?
    Yes

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