Drivers rethink spending as fuel prices climb
Drivers and firms in the West Midlands say rising prices are hitting budgets and forcing cutbacks.
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"I do nearly 70, 75 miles per day, and it has really affected me price wise, because it has nearly gone double."
— Arvander Pabla , Other
"It's absolutely ridiculous, how we are expected to keep paying for it, I don't know."
— Sue Willis , Other
"We certainly don't have any control over it, we just have to try and mitigate as much as we can the price increases."
— Shailesh Parekh , Executive
"It is a cost we try and pass on to our customers but our customers are under their own cost constraints at the moment."
— David McWilliams , Executive
"Motorists need support with the cost of living."
— Sir Ed Davey , Politician
Key People
A motorist from Willenhall impacted by rising fuel costs.
Sales director at BJS Haulage, discussing the impact of fuel prices on the industry.
Director of Midland Motor Fuels Ltd, operating several petrol stations.
He is the leader of the Liberal Democrats.
A motorist expressing concerns about rising fuel prices and household budgets.
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Drivers and firms in the West Midlands say rising prices are hitting budgets and forcing cutbacks.
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