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UK motorists blame government for fuel prices

08 May, 2012   Karl   No comments

sad david cameron hypermiling fuel prices UK motorists blame government for fuel prices

A poll by the pressure group FairFuel UK of more than 26,000 motorists has shown a massive 89.3% felt ministers were to blame for soaring fuel prices.

The survey conducted on the FairFuel website has also shown that three-quarters of motorists thought MPs were “out of touch” on the issue of petrol and diesel prices, while 86% said lowering fuel duty was the most important tax issue for the UK economy.

FairFuelUK spokesman Quentin Willson said: “Our MPs and senior politicians just don’t get fuel duty and the results of this extensive poll show that the public know it.

“Their failure to act and their apathy over what is one of this country’s most important social issues tells us how removed they are from real life.

“Families and businesses can’t afford to use the roads yet the majority of our MPs won’t stand up for the people.”

FairFuelUK organiser Peter Carroll said: “The airwaves have been full of politicians saying that they are ‘listening to’ and ‘engaging with’ voters – they need to start by accepting the results of this massive poll starting with the fact that fuel duty is the number one issue.”

Just to help you understand how our fuel price break down, if you pay 132.9p for a litre of fuel – 57.95p is fuel duty, 47.9p is the fuel itself, 22.15p is VAT (that’s VAT on top of the fuel duty!) and the remainder is for the retailer and delivery.

We applaud the FairFuelUK for their continued and relentless campaign against our rediculaous fuel prices. Please show your support and sign up on their website.

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Fuel prices hurting hauliers and customers say the RHA. Urging rethink over fuel duty rises to protect industry

27 February, 2012   Karl   No comments

rha fuel prices hauliers hypermiling mpg Fuel prices hurting hauliers and customers say the RHA. Urging rethink over fuel duty rises to protect industryRoad Haulage Association’s  latest weekly fuel price survey has shown that hauliers pay on average 116.33 pence before VAT (139.60 after VAT.) for a litre of diesel fuel. The rocketing price of road diesel is a major concern to many hauliers who are finding it hard to stay afloat during the economic downturn.

Director of Policy Jack Semple said, ”Diesel has never cost so much and there is nothing the industry can do about it. This is bad news for customers because haulage rates simply have to keep pace with rising costs. For a typical articulated lorry, diesel represents at least 35% of operating costs”.

“Inevitably, rising transport costs push up the price of everything we buy, including food and clothing.  There is a clear message for companies buying transport – you must pay a sustainable haulage rate”.

“There is also a message for the Chancellor which we will be pressing again at the Treasury next week.  The duty on diesel, already much the highest in Europe, should be reduced in the up-coming Budget; and it is inconceivable that he should go ahead with the 3.02 pence a litre increase planned for August.

The planned rise in fuel duty in January was posponed in the governments Autum statement where it was announced that the 3.02ppl fuel duty increase that was due to take  effect on 1 January 2012 will be deferred to 1 August 2012.

At this time the government are still tight lipped on weather or not the planned duty rise will be postponed again.

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Chancellor scraps planned fuel duty rise

29 November, 2011   Karl   No comments

george osbourne futy duty price freeze 300x241 Chancellor scraps planned fuel duty riseUK motorists have been spared further pain at the fuel pumps today as George Osborne announced a freeze in fuel duty during his Autumn Statement.

A 3p rise on tax paid on both unleaded petrol and diesel was due to come into effect on January 1 but the increase has been cancelled. Mr Osborne has also confirmed that the further rise in August of 2012 has been reduced from 5p to 3p a litre.

The scrapping of the duty increase comes after an online petition by the fairfuelUK group, headed by Quentin Wilson forced a government debate over fuel prices.

In a statement on the fairfuelUK Quentin Willson, spokesman for FairFuelUK said, ‘This is a victory for FairFuelUK but only a stay of execution. We’ve saved the UK 9p since March in proposed fuel duty rises and we are now the gatekeepers of fuel sanity for this country. We’re going to carry on pressurising this government to keep duty down and reduce it significantly. If we don’t they’ll hike it up again the first chance they get”.

Families have been struggling to cope as fuel prices bite. Many have opted for more fuel efficient cars such as diesels or hybrid cars.

The Chancellor has claimed that these combined measures in duty would save the average UK family £144 per year.

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Supermarkets launch a new wave of “fuel price wars”

16 November, 2011   Karl   No comments

supermarket fuel price wars Supermarkets launch a new wave of fuel price warsSupermarkets are prompting luring customers to spend more in-store and receive coupons that can be reclaimed when they fill up at the pumps.

Shoppers at Sainsbury’s are being offered a record 10p off every litre of fuel when they spend £60 or more in store or via their store’s website.  Commercial director of Sainsbury’s Group,  Mike Coupe said “Customers tell us that they are already starting to stock up for Christmas so we are sure that this fantastic promotion will be welcome news for families at what can be an expensive time of year.”

Morrisons followed suit by launching Fuel Britannia, an offer which gives customers who spend £40 in store 6p off every litre.  Tesco made the first move in this round of price wars last Friday when it announced shoppers spending £50 or more are eligible for a 5p discount voucher on fuel.

If you spot an new fuel promotions you think your fellow Hypermilers should be aware of, please contact us or leave details in the comments below.

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FTA: Hauliers feeling the squeeze as high fuel prices continue to bite

06 September, 2011   Karl   No comments

uk truck fuel prices FTA: Hauliers feeling the squeeze as high fuel prices continue to bite

A report by the FTA “Freight Transport Association” has shown that high fuel costs remain the biggest cause for concern amongst haulage operators. The 12 months up to July 2011 have shown an astronomic 12% increase in fuel costs.

FTA’s latest figures show that on average, vehicle operating costs for rigid, articulated and drawbar vehicles have risen by 5.6 per cent in the year to 1 July 2011 while haulage rates have risen by an average of just 1.8%.

These huge rises have caused misery for commercial vehicle operators and drivers across the UK, forcing many to struggle to remain in business.

Bruce Goodhart, FTA Research Analyst, commented:

“Hauliers were able to ride out the recession by reducing margins and delaying vehicle replacement.  However, they are continuing to feel the pinch with rising input costs, the high price of fuel and pressure from their customers not to increase charges.  Economic growth is currently very weak in the UK and it is likely that some hauliers may not be able to sustain their business in these circumstances.”

The FTA remains a heavy weight supporter of the FairFuelUK campaign which is pressuring the government to reduce the unfair fuel duty plaguing UK businesses and motorists alike.

Read more to see the FTA’s cost breakdown

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Fair Fuel UK Campaign needs just 34,000 more signatures

01 September, 2011   Karl   2 Comments

fair fuel uk Fair Fuel UK Campaign needs just 34,000 more signatures

Headed by motoring “authority” Quentin Willson, the Fair Fuel UK Campaign is making good ground raising the profile of the ridiculous fuel duty crippling the UK. Their e-petition has been signed by over 66,000 but needs to make the magic 100,000 before parliament has to listen.

The petition calls for the scrapping of planned duty increases in January and August 2012 of 4p. The extra duty would push fuel prices to unseen levels, causing misery for motorists and businesses across the UK. It also calls for pressure on oil companies to pass on cheaper oil prices, an offical commission to look at market competitiveness and a fuel price stabilisation mechanism.

A fair fuel stabiliser has already been introduced but the boys at number 10 are keeping mum on its use so far.

Please support the campaign for lower fuel prices and sign the e-petiton on the direct.gov website.

Continue reading for the full petition details

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POLL: Have high fuel prices changed the way you drive?

04 July, 2011   Karl   1 Comment

survey icon 300x225 POLL: Have high fuel prices changed the way you drive?Motoring costs are soaring. Car insurance premiums are at an all time high, fuel prices are rising daily and many are being priced out of their cars altogether.

We’d like to know how you are dealing with record fuel prices and the extortionate cost of modern day motoring.

Continue reading to be a part of our poll.

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